Rhino Mounts SE4 User Manual

SE4  05/05

Operation Section 4-38

© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.

Gearbox Overheating

Low on lubricant

Fill to level plug

Improper type lubricant.

Replace with proper lubricant.

Excessive trash build-up around

Remove trash.

gearbox.
Bearing or gears set up improperly.

Consult your dealer.

Streaking Conditions

Conditions too wet for cutting.

Allow grass to dry before cutting.  Slow 

Blades unable to cut that part of 

ground speed of tractor but keep

grass pressed down by path of 

engine running at full PTO rpm. 

tractor tires.

Cutting lower may help.

Dull Blades.

Sharpen or replace blades.

Height of cutter lower at rear or 

See Cutting Height Instructions.

front.

Gearbox Leaking

Damaged Oil Seal.

Replace Seal.

Bent Shaft.

Replace oil seal and shaft.

Shaft rough in oil seal area.

Replace or repair shaft.

Oil seal installed wrong.

Replace seal.

Oil seal not sealing in the housing.

Replace seal or use a sealant on OD of 
seal.

Oil level too high.

Drain oil to proper level.

Sand hole in casting.

Replace castings or gearbox.

Gasket damaged.

Replace gasket.

Bolts loose.

Tighten bolts.

Shear Pin Shears

Tractor PTO not being run at 

Run at 540 RPM 

Excessively

540 RPM
Heavy Material.

Reduce ground speed.  Raise cutting
height.

Not using proper pin.

Replace only with recommended shear
pin.