Blue Rhino TM72 - Manual (Page 6)

Raising the Mower ........................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Operating the Tractor and Mower .................................................................................................................... 4-24
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-26
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-27
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-28
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-29
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-32
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-33
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-35
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-37
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-39
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-40
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
GEARBOX .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
GAUGE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ........................................................................................................................5-3
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ...............................................................................................................................5-4
BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION ......................................................................................................................5-5
BLADE SERVICING ..........................................................................................................................................5-5
BLADE SHARPENING ......................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................5-6
BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................5-6
BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................5-7
STORAGE .........................................................................................................................................................5-8
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ............................................................................................................5-8
GEARBOX SERVICING .................................................................................................................................. 5-10
GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 5-11
PARTS INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................................... 5-12
OUTPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 5-12
INPUT SHAFT INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 5-12
ASSEMBLY COMPLETION ............................................................................................................................. 5-12
BLADE SPINDLE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 5-13