Blue Rhino TM72 User Manual
Operator’s manual
©2011 Alamo Group Inc.
TM60/72
TM84/100
Published 02/11
Part No. 00779788C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RHINO
®
1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
E-mail: [email protected]
REAR DISCHARGE
60, 72, 84, 100 FINISHING MOWERS
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. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- TM60/72
- TM84/100
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- Table of Contents
- General Safety Instructions and Practices
- Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
- Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
- Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
- Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location
- 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material
- 2. 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 3. D418 2 DANGER Keep Away - Blade Contact
- 4. 00756494 1 DANGER D/L Shield Missing
- 5. 00775933 2 WARNING Guard Missing
- 6. 00769736 1 WARNING Maintain Shields & Deflectors
- 7. 02962764 4 WARNING Pinch Points
- 8. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/Thrown Objects
- 9. 00758194 2 WARNING V-Belt Pinch Point
- 10. D353 1 IMPORTANT Be Aware, Be Alert, Be Safe
- 11. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Rotating Driveline Translation
- 12. D103 1 WARNING 540RPM
- 13. 00755691 1 INSTRUCT Lube, Blade Bolt
- 14. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
- 15. 00776031 1 _________ Canister
- 16. 03200347 * REFLECTOR SMV
- 17. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Rhino Parts
- 18. nfs 1 SERIAL PLATE TM Serial Plate
- 19. 99101 2 LOGO NAME Rhino Name (2 x 7-3/8)
- 20. 00785208 1 NAME TM60
- 21. 00785212 1 NAME TURBO Name
- 22. 00778611 1 INSTRUCT 5 Year Gearbox Warranty
- 23. 00779788C 1 _________ Operator’s Manual
- 24. 00021400 3 _________ Bolt
- 25. 00024100 6 _________ Flatwasher
- 26. 02959924 3 _________ Locknut
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
- A-FRAME ATTACHMENT FOR TM60-72-84
- CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS
- DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT - TO GEARBOX
- RHINO TM60/TM72/TM84 and TM100
- FINISHING MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
- 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
- 3.2 Tractor Safety Devices
- 3.4 Tractor 3-Point Hitch
- 3.5 Front End Weight
- 3.6 Power Take Off (PTO)
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
- 6.1 Connecting the Mower
- 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
- 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned at the same height and to the outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the...
- 4. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
- 5. One lift arm at a time, position the tractor lift arms over the A-frame hitch pins. Insert lynch pins to retain lift arms to the mower. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
- 6. Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
- 7. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
- 6.1 Connecting the Mower
- 7. SETTING THE MOWER
- 8. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- 1. Using the tractor, raise the mower off the ground and support under it with secure blocking so not to let the mower drift down during maintenance.
- 2. Holding wheel and fork assembly, remove quick-lock pin. Position for at approximate height and install lock pin in appropriate holes per table below. Placing pin in hole “D” in bushing a hole “1” in for shaft gives 1-1/ 2” approximate cu...
- 9. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 10. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 11. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 12. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 13. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
- 14. MOWER STORAGE
- 15. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- See your RHINO Dealer.
- special RHINO belt.
- (NOTE: Left hand threads torque to 85 ft. lbs.)
- passes over material. Raise the mower for the first pass and lower to desired height for the second and cut at 90° to first pass. Raise rear of mower high enough to permit material to discharge, but not so high that conditions listed above occur.
- belt.
- Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm. Cutting lower will help.
- See your Rhino dealer.
- BELT SLIPPING Belt loose. Replace with special RHINO belt.
- maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath.
- lubricant from belt and pulley with clean rag. Replace oil soaked belt.
- and belt guides. Check under mower and around blade spindle shafts for wire, rags, or other foreign material. Clean all material from under mower.
- running.
- center of backside idler. Shim idler
- as necessary to align.
- paint or weld spots and remove.
- material in grooves. Ensure proper tension. Avoid hitting solid objects or ground.
- OPERATION SECTION
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Lubrication
- GEARBOX
- DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
- BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION
- BLADE SHARPENING
- BLADE REMOVAL
- BLADE INSTALLATION
- BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
- BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- 1. Remove driveline from gearbox shaft.
- 2. Remove belt shields (1) and (5)
- 3. Remove bolt (3) from rear braces and toggle link. Mnt-R-0305(
- 4. Rotate A-frame (7) to front and rear braces (8) to rear as shown. Mnt-R-0304
- 5. Remove bolts (4) from front gearbox mount plate (6) as shown. Mnt-R-0305
- 6. Disconnect spring from loop welded to frame rib.
- 7. Lift gearbox mount plate (6) to access belt, sheaves, and spindles. Securely block gearbox mount to prevent it from falling forward.
- STORAGE
- 1. Thoroughly clean the cutter.
- 2. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
- 3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
- 4. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
- 5. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.
- 6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.
- PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
- GEARBOX SERVICING
- GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY
- PARTS INSPECTION
- OUTPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION
- INPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION
- ASSEMBLY COMPLETION
- BLADE SPINDLE INSTRUCTIONS
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- RHINO
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
- 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the ...
- 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
- 1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel, oil, or lubricants, ...
- 1.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.
- 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.
- 2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
- 2.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an approved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based
- 2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.
- 2.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:
- (a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or
- (b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the repair and/or replacement prior to the final determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer.
- 2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer, whether or not the claim is approved. Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for...
- 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
- 3.01. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- 3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.
- 3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLU...
- 3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
- 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
- 4.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- 4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
- 4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
- 4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
- LIMITED WARRANTY
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