Document Outline

• FN180/
• FN120
• OPERATOR’S MANUAL
  • RHINO®
• To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
  • FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL
  • LIFT ROTARY MOWER
• DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions
  • LUBRICATION & HYDRAULICS
  • MOWER
  • ATTACHMENTS & INSTALLATION
  • MOWER TO TRACTOR CONNECTIONS
  • SAFETY ITEMS
• Table of Contents
  • General Safety Instructions and Practices
  • OPERATOR SAFETY
  • CRUSHING HAZARDS
  • CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY
  • THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS
    • 1. MARK objects that cannot removed.
    • 2. AVOID these objects when mowing.
      • 1. MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING, side skirts, skid shoes, and blades in good operational condition,
      • 2. RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT to 6 INCHES minimum,
      • 3. INSPECT AREA thoroughly before mowing to REMOVE potential THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS,
      • 4. NEVER ALLOW BLADES to CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS like wire, rocks, post, curbs, guardrails, or ground while mowing. PN TO01
  • THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD (CONTINUED)
    • 1. BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.
    • 2. INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.
    • 3. CHECK blade carrier and REPLACE if damaged.
      • 1. STOP PTO and back up mower.
      • 2. LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.
  • RUN OVER HAZARDS
    • PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS
    • MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS
    • HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD
    • ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS
    • TRANSPORTING HAZARDS
    • HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT
    • PARTS INFORMATION
  • Decal Location
    • SAFETY SECTION
    • 1. D389 1 1 DECAL Lift Unit Decal Sheet
    • 2. D388 1 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards
    • 3. D390 1 1 DECAL Pull Type Units
    • 4. D534 3 2 IMPORTANT Replace Blades in Pairs
    • 5. 00753840 2 1 DANGER Folding Wing Thrown Objects
    • 6. D401 1 1 INSTRUCT 1000 RPM (Not Shown)
    • 7. 999403 - 1 DANGER Overturn of Two Section Flex
    • 8. 00760657 1 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts
    • 9. 00756004 4 3 DANGER Shield Missing
    • 10. 00787316 1 1 MODEL NAME FN180
    • 11. 00787315 1 1 MODEL NAME FN180
    • 12. 00787313 - 1 MODEL NAME FN120
    • 13. D558 1 1 LOGO NAME Small Nitro
    • 14. D557 2 1 LOGO NAME Large Nitro
    • 15. nfs 1 1 SER PLATE Serial Number Plate
    • 16. D137 2 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation
    • 17. D138 1 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation
    • 18. 00786507 1 1 INSTRUCT 6 Yr. Gearbox Warranty
    • 19. 00771284 1 1 INSTRUCT 2 Yr. Driveline Warranty
    • 20. 00786912 1 1 NAME Rhino 3” x 12”
    • 21. 00787317 2 2 LOGO Rhino FN180 6.5” x 18”
    • 22. 03200347 1 1 REFLECT SMV
    • 23. 1458392 2 1 REFLECT Red Reflector
    • 24. 1458393 1 1 REFLECT Amber Reflector
    • 25. 00776031 1 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
    • 26. 00779794C 1 1 Operator’s Manual
    • 27. 10058000 3 3 Bolt
    • 28. 00024100 6 6 Flatwasher
    • 29. 02959924 3 3 Locknut
    • 30. 1006348 6** 6** WARNING Explosion Hazard
    • 31. D482 1 1 WARNING Jack Positioning
    • 32. D520 1 1 IMPORTANT Transport Latch
    • 33. D519 2 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard - Falling
    • 34. D539 2 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard - Lock
    • 35. D614 7 4 DANGER Thrown Object Shield Missing
    • 36. D583 1 1 INSTRUCT Lube Chart
    • Decal Description
    • Federal Laws and Regulations
    • Equipment Specifications
    • KEY OPERATION POINTS
    • Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure
  • 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:
    • 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.
      • INTRODUCTION SECTION
      • ASSEMBLY SECTION
    • DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
    • ASSEMBLY
      • 1. Use the implement jack to raise the implement tongue until it is even with the tractor drawbar. Insert the jack into the jack adapter in the implement tongue and swivel it so that it is vertical. Follow the instructions on the jack. Install the ja...
      • 2. Make sure the tractor PTO is the correct speed and shaft size for the implement. Ensure the drawbar is extended the proper distance from the Tractor PTO shaft for desired PTO speed; 540 PTO is 14” and for 1000 PTO speed the distance is 16”
      • 3. Carefully back tractor to mower. Do not allow coworkers or bystanders between the tractor and the implement while backing. When dismounting the tractor ALWAYS shut down the tractor, disengage the PTO, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
      • 4. Install the retaining bolt through tongue clevis and tractor drawbar. The implement tongue is very heavy. Make any height adjustments using the implement jack. Place two 1” flatwashers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top...
      • 5. Install the implement tow chain to a secure location on the tractor.
      • 6. Attach proper hydraulic couplers to implement hose ends. Insert the wing hose quick disconnect couplers into tractor hydraulic remotes.
      • 7. Mount tractor, fasten your seatbelt and start engine. From the operators seat use the tractor hydraulic control levers to fill wing cylinders with oil. Filling the cylinders should retract the wings slightly to their minimum closed width. Continue...
      • 8. Remove retaining bracket from end yoke of main driveline. Remove main driveline from mower and place on ground or hard surface. Figure AsmP-R-0120
      • 9. Make sure the wing Transport Bars/Latches are locked in the position to hold the wings vertical before removing shipping strap. Figure AsmP- R-0118
      • 10. Stand between the wings of the implement and remove nuts holding the shipping strap in place and remove strap.
      • 11. Filling the cylinders with oil should raise the wings slightly and loosen the wing Transport Bars/Latches retaining pin. NOTE: DO NOT release the wing Transport Bar/Latch if there is a force on the pin. If there is a force holding the Transport B...
      • 12. From the tractor seat use the tractor hydraulic control levers to lower the wing(s).
      • 13. Continue to hold the control lever until both wings are down and the wing cylinders are fully extended. Continue to cycle the cylinders several times by raising and lowering the wings fully to remove any trapped air. If there is sponginess during...
      • 14. Test to make sure the wings lower slowly when they are allowed to float down and are not powered down. This is a safety feature built into the system. If the wings fall rapidly, have the hydraulic system or cylinders repaired before operating the...
    • CONNECTING DRIVELINE
    • DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
      • 1. Remove bolts from main driveline implement connection yoke and insert onto power divider gearbox shaft. Install bolts according to driveline clamp yoke instructions in this section.
      • 2. Inner center axle dual tire assemblies are shipped bolted on wing mount tubes. Remove transport bars from wings and lower each wing so that inner tire and hub assembly can be removed and installed on center axle. NOTE: It will be necessary to rais...
      • 3. Install gearbox vents or vent dipsticks if not installed.Check all gearbox lube levels.
    • TIRES AND WHEELS
    • Driveline Clamp Cone Yoke Operating Instructions
• RHINO FN180/FN120 NITRO ROTARY MOWER
• OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
• 2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
  • Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
  • 2.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
  • 2.2 Tractor Safety Devices
  • 2.3 Tractor Horsepower
  • 2.4 Drawbar
  • 2.5 Tractor Hydraulics
  • 2.6 Front End Weight
  • 2.7 Power Take Off (PTO)
  • 2.8 Tire Spacing
  • 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
    • 3.1 Boarding the Tractor
    • 3.2 Dismounting the Tractor
  • 4. STARTING THE TRACTOR
  • 5. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
    • 5.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor
      • 1. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct length.
      • 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the mower tongue to be level and parallel with the tractor drawbar using the control rod connecting the mower tongue to the deck.
      • 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower tongue clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, place the tractor in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
      • 4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Insert a 1” diameter grade 5 or 8 bolt through clevis and drawbar and retain in position with a 1” locknut. Tighten the locknu...
      • 5. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
      • 6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower.
    • 5.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor
  • 6. SETTING THE MOWER
    • 6.1 Setting Deck Height
      • 1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings.
      • 2. Using the center section hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than the desired final cut height. For example, for a 3” cut raise or lower the mower until the skid shoes are approximately 2” off ...
      • 3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
      • 4. Level the mower deck front to rear by adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue to the rear axle. DO NOT allow feet or other body part underneath the mower when making adjustments. To adjust rod length, loosen jamnut and screw turnbuckles. To...
      • 5. IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap or bend.
      • 6. Place split collar assemblies on the center axle hydraulic cylinder rod to maintain a set cutting height each time the mower is raised and lowered.
    • 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch
  • 7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
    • 7.1 Driveline Length Check
    • 7.2 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline
  • 8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
    • 8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
    • 8.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
    • 8.3 Cutting Component Inspection
    • 8.4 Blade Bolt Inspection
  • 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
    • 9.1 Starting the Tractor
    • 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
    • 9.3 Operating the Mower Wings
    • 9.4 Transport Position
    • 9.5 Operating Position
    • 9.6 Driving the Tractor and Cutter
    • 9.7 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
  • 10. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
    • 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
    • 10.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions
    • 10.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
    • 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
    • 10.5 Operating the Mower
    • 10.6 Right of Way (Highway) Mowing
      • 1. MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING in good operational condition,
      • 2. DAILY INSPECT the condition of the Thrown Object Guards, mower Side Skirts, and skid shoes: Replace or repair worn or damaged guards.
      • 3. DAILY INSPECT the condition of the Blades and Blade Bolts. Replace any cracked, worn, bent or damage blades. Always replace blade bolts and nuts when replacing blades. Make sure the blade bolts are properly tightened.
      • 4. RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT to 6 INCHES minimum.
      • 5. INSPECT AREA thoroughly before mowing to REMOVE potential THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS.
      • 6. NEVER ALLOW BLADES to CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guardrails, or ground while mowing.
    • 10.7 Shutting Down the Implement
  • 11. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
  • 12. MOWER STORAGE
  • 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
    • 13.1 Tire and Wheels
      • Tire Size and Matching requirements - Center Axle
    • 13.2 Transporting on Public Roadways
• 14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
  • Problem Possible Cause Remedy
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    • intake.
  • OPERATION SECTION
  • MAINTENANCE SECTION
  • HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT
  • PARTS INFORMATION
  • Lubrication
  • CENTER & WING GEARBOXES
  • DRIVELINES
  • MAIN CV DRIVELINE SHIELD SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
    • 1. Clean and grease bushing groove before the bushing is placed in the groove. Grease any remaining bushings in guard.
    • 2. Slide guard half over driveline and insert bushing tabs into the openings in the guard.
    • 3. Turn the bushing until it engages into the guard.
    • 4. Push Easy Lock clip into position. The bushing and guard are now secure.
    • 5. TO REMOVE GUARD - Use screwdriver to release Easy Lock clip. Turn the bushing to disengage from the guard and remove guard. Figure Mnt-R-0359
• BLADE SERVICING
  • BLADE SHARPENING
  • BLADE REMOVAL
  • Blade Bolt Inspection
• BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
  • BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION
• BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION
  • WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY
  • TIRES AND WHEELS
  • TONGUE
• HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD
  • HYDRAULIC HOSES
  • Flex Wing Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Instructions
    • 1. Clear the area of all personnel before lowering the wings.
    • 2. From the tractor seat with your seat belt fastened around you, Lower the implement wings to the ground. Do Not attempt to replace the cylinder with the wings in the raised position.
    • 3. Shut off the tractor, engage the parking brake, place the tractor transmission in the park position, and remove the key before dismounting.
    • 4. Block up the center and wing sections with blocks or jack stands
    • 5. Release all oil pressure from the circuit by moving the valve controls handles back and forward.
    • 6. Remove the Implement Input Driveline from the tractor PTO shaft.
    • 7. Remove the hydraulic hoses from tractor quick disconnects.
    • 8. Wear Safety Glass and impenetrable gloves when working with hydraulic hoses and fittings.
    • 9. Check to see that the cylinder is not under pressure by moving the cylinder pins by hand. The pins should be loose. If the cylinder pins are in a bind and can not be moved the cylinder maybe under pressure. Make sure the implement decks and axles ...
    • 10. Do Not allow any one or any part of your body to be underneath the implement wing.
    • 11. Do not loosen the hydraulic connections to the cylinder until all pressure has been relieved.
    • 12. Slowly loosen the hydraulic hose connection to the cylinder.
    • 13. Remove the other cylinder pin and remove the cylinder. The cylinder maybe heavy, use proper lifting techniques to lift and handle the cylinder and if needed get assistance in lifting from another person.
    • 14. Measure the distance between the cylinder pin holes and extend the new cylinder to that length before installing.
    • 15. Install the new cylinder in place and install both cylinder pins and retaining clips in place.
    • 16. Reconnect hydraulic hose(s) to the cylinder, and tighten the fittings.
    • 17. Wing cylinder has a special adapter with a small hole drilled in it to control the lowering speed on the wing. Make sure this adaptor is installed. Without this adaptor, the wing can fall rapidly.
    • 18. Make sure the transport lock device(s) are reattached when inserting the cylinder pins.
    • 19. Reconnect the implement hoses to the tractor.
    • 20. Get into the Tractor seat and fasten your seat belt. Clear the area of all persons before attempting to raise the wing. From the tractor seat, start the tractor and operate the control valve to raise the wing.
    • 21. Look for sign of oil leak. If an oil leak exists, shut the tractor down and remove all oil pressure in the lines by moving the valve control handles back and forward.
    • 22. Retighten any lose fittings or connections.
    • 23. If a hose is leaking, replace the hose with a new hose.
    • 24. If there are no leaks raise and lower the wing completely at least three full cycles to remove any air trapped in the circuit.
    • 25. Check the hydraulic reservoir of the tractor to ensure there is sufficient oil.
    • 26. If the wing is to remain in the raised position attached the wing transport latch.
• SKID SHOES
  • 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
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