Rhino Mounts 148 User Manual
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Dismounting the Tractor ..................................................................................................................................... 4-7
STARTING THE TRACTOR .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch) .................................................................................................... 4-10
Safety Tow Chain ............................................................................................................................................. 4-11
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................................................. 4-11
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch) ........................................................................... 4-12
Setting Deck Pitch ............................................................................................................................................ 4-13
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-14
Driveline Length Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-14
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-16
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-17
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-17
Cutting Component Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 4-20
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 4-22
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-25
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-26
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-26
Raising the Mower ........................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Driving the Tractor and Mower ......................................................................................................................... 4-27
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-28
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-29
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-30
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-30
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-31
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-32
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-32
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ...................................................................................................................... 4-36
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-37
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-37
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-39
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-39
Tire and Wheels ............................................................................................................................................... 4-40
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-41
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-43
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ......................................................................................... 5-2
PARTS INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Gearbox Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................... 5-5
SHEAR PIN YOKE LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................... 5-6
BLADE SHARPENING ...................................................................................................................................... 5-8
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................... 5-8
BLADE REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 5-11
SLIP CLUTCH .................................................................................................................................................. 5-12
STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS .......................................................................................................... 5-13