User ManualTable of ContentsSE10-4A1SE15-4A1OPERATOR’S MANUAL1RHINO®1To the Owner/Operator/Dealer2FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL1LIFT ROTARY MOWER1Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide4one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video4TABLE OF CONTENTS5General Safety Instructions and Practices8Operator Safety Instructions and Practices9Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices12Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices18Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices19Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices21Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices23Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices23Decal Location24SAFETY SECTION71. 00761763 2 NAME SE 15-4A252. D303 3 L. NAME Rhino Logo253. 00769737 2 DANGER Thrown Objects254. 00753840 2 DANGER Wing Lowering Safety255. D137 2 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation256. D138 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation257. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Rhino Parts258. D103 1 WARNING 540 RPM259. 00773723 1 WARNING Driveline Safety2510. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Spanish Translation2511. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Guards2512. 00749117 1 DANGER Multiple Hazards2513. 00756494 1 DANGER Danger Driveline2514. 00756004 1 DANGER Shield Missing2515. 00756059 1 DANGER Danger Oil Leak2516. 00756005 1 DANGER Rotating Driveline2517. D302 2 LOGO Rhino Logo2518. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner2519. 00763613 1 INSTRUCT Slip Clutch2520. D102 1 INSTRUCT PTO Sft to Hitch2521. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Deflector2522. 1458393 1 REFLECT Amber Deflector2523. 00780169 1 SER PLT. SE15-4 Serial Plate2524. 999403 1 DANGER Overturn of Two-Section Flex2525. 00776718 1 NAME SE10-4A2526. 00776031 1 INSTRUCT Canister, Operators Manual2527. 00777391C 1 --------------- Operators Manual2528. 10058000 3 --------------- Bolt2529. 00024100 6 --------------- Flatwasher2530. 02959924 3 --------------- Locknut2531. 03200347 1 REFLECT SMV2532. 00777395 1 WARNING Fire Decal2533. 00777394 1 WARNING Towing Decal2534. 1006348 1 CAUTION Airplane Tire2535. D518 1 WARNING Jack Positioning25Decal Description26Federal Laws and Regulations36Attention Owner/Operator84INTRODUCTION SECTION81DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS861. Position center section on flat surface. Elevate approximately 10 inches from ground to permit the installation of wings.862. Installing Right Wing, Left Wing, or Counter Weight (#1). Align hinges, making sure to include spacer tube (#4). Insert Hinge Rod (#6) from front of machine. (To facilitate installing hinge rod, insert a long 3/4" bolt or rod through the first few...863. Install Tongue (#1) pivot tubes into clevis type openings at front of Center Section. Insert Pivot Pin (#2) through outside clevis flat, pivot tube, and then inside clevis flat. Rotate head of pin so that the hole on the head of the pin lines up w...874. Install Center Axle Legs (#1or #2) and Outer Axle (#16) to Center Axle (#2) using 3/4" x 4" bolts (#18), and lock nuts (#7). Tighten securely. NOTE: Install bolts through flats on Axle tube (#6) and through gauge wheel Axle Legs (#1or #5) and then...875. Install Main Driveline. Attach Driveline Yoke to Mower Divider Gearbox. Tighten Clamping Cone Yoke to 75 lb-ft torque.886. Attach Slip Clutch end of Wing Driveline to shaft on Divider Gearbox. Insert clamp bolts or clamping cone depending on driveline type and tighten securely (75 lb-ft torque).88DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS897. Install Center Divider Gearbox Shield. Remove the top two bolts and lockwashers from the Center Gearbox. Install the shield on the Center Divider Gearbox and replace with longer hardware.898. Install opposite end of Wing Driveline to outer Gearbox input shaft. Secure yoke on shaft by tightening taper pin to 75 ft/lbs. located on Driveline Clamp. NOTE: To facilitate removal of Clutches and Yokes from splined shafts in the future, it wou...899. Install Center Section Hydraulic Lift Cylinder with base end attached to Spring Support. Note: See hydraulic schematic for more details.8910. Install Transports Bars on lower Cylinder Pin and retain using cotter pin. Install Transport Bar over pin welded to wing frame to store when not in use.9011. Check oil levels in all boxes. Add lube if required.90TIRES AND WHEELS91FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equipment) CHAINGUARDS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)93FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equipment) CHAINGUARDS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)94HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ASSEMBLY941. This unit can be operated on any tractor which has at least two remote outlets.942. If tractor has only two outlets, one must be used to control the center axle and the other to control both wings by placing a tee in the hoses between the cylinders. NOTE: When both wing hydraulic cylinders are operated by one valve spool, indepen...943. If a three-spool valve bank is required, then assemble it on a mounting bracket and install on the tractor fender at desired location. (See valve bank plumbing diagram for further details).94HYDRAULIC THREE-SPOOL VALVE ACCESSORY (EXTRA EQUIPMENT)951. If a hydraulic three-spool valve is used the valve must be matched to the tractors hydraulic system (open center or closed center) and must have two spools which have detent position which allows the wing cylinders to float. When installing the co...95WINCH AND STAND ACCESSORY96ASSEMBLY SECTION85OPERATION SECTION97RHINO SE10-4A/15-4A ROTARY MOWER98OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS981. Standard Equipment and Specifications99SE15-4A SE10-4A992. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS1003. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS101Tractor Requirements and Capabilities1013.1 ROPS and Seat Belt1013.2 Tractor Safety Devices1023.3 Tractor Horsepower1023.4 Front End Weight1023.5 Drawbar1033.6 Power Take Off (PTO)1033.7 Tire Spacing1044. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR1044.1 Boarding the Tractor1054.2 Dismounting the Tractor1055. STARTING THE TRACTOR1066. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR1066.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor1071. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct length.1072. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. Adjust the mower tongue clevis to be level and parallel with the tractor drawbar using the control rod connecting the mower tongue clevis to the deck.1073. 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.1074. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Insert a 1” diameter grade 5 or 8 bolt (2) through clevis and drawbar and retain in position with a 1” locknut (3). Tighte...1075. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.1076. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower.1076.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor1087. SETTING THE MOWER1097.1 Setting Deck Height1091. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings.1092. Use the center section hydraulic cylinder to set the mower at approximately 3/4” above the desired cutting height. The additional height is necessary so that after the mower has been leveled, the deck pitch can be set such that the front of the ...1093. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.1094. 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...1095. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side.1101. To level the wing sections with the deck center, adjust the leveling screw between the wing axle and the center axle. To lower the wing, loosen the jamnut and shorten the screw assembly, lengthen the screw assembly to raise the wing. After wings a...1107.2 Setting Deck Pitch1108. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT1118.1 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline1139. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE1149.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1159.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1159.3 Cutting Component Inspection1199.4 Blade Bolt Inspection12010. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT12310.1 Starting the Tractor12410.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting12410.3 Operating the Mower Wings12410.4 Transport Position12510.5 Operating Position12510.6 Driving the Tractor and Cutter12610.7 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines12711. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT12811.1 Foreign Debris Hazards12911.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions12911.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)13011.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed13111.5 Operating the Mower13111.6 Shutting Down the Implement13412. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR13413. MOWER STORAGE13614. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT13614.1 Tire and Wheels13814.2 Transporting on Public Roadways13814.3 Hauling the Tractor and Implement14015. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE142Problem Possible Cause Remedy142Check for loose nuts on Tighten if loose.142bladeholder and blades.142Check for bent output shaft. If Replace shaft if bent.142shaft is bent, oil will normally142leak from bottom seal.142Check to see if blades are Free blades so they swing.142swinging.142Check for even wear on each Weigh blades. Weight should be within142blade tip. Were both blades 1 oz. Always replace both blades.142changed at the same time?142Blade broken. Replace blades, in sets.142Blade carrier bent. Replace carrier.142Blade hub not properly seated Remove hub, check tapered spline142on shaft. shaft, clean and replace.142New blade or bolts matched with Replace blades or bolts in sets.142worn blade or bolts.142Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace driveline.142Implement & tractor yokes must142be in line.142Blade rotation incorrect. Use correct blade for carrier rotation.142Carrier RPM too low. Use correct PTO speed and check for142correct gearbox ratio.142Mower not level. Adjust machine.142Tractor tires mashing down grass. Move tires out of cutter overlap area.142Minimum 60” inside tires.142Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed142Blades locked back. Free blades.142Blades riding up due to blade bolt Replace blade bolts.142wear.142Soft “will fit” blades. Use genuine Rhino HT blades.142Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.142Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.143Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race.143Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal.143Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.143of Seal.143Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.143Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.143Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.143open.143in turns. drawbars.143plates warped. of manuals.143Too much power for Reduce ground speed and143Slip Clutch. material intake.143Oil on Facings. Replace Facings.143Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.143Piston ring worn. Replace piston ring.143Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Replace cylinder.143Wrong piston ring on piston. Use correct piston rings.143Blades unable to cut that part of ground speed of tractor but keep143grass pressed down by path of engine running at full PTO rpm. Move143tractor tires. rear tires to 60” inside of tires so wing143blades will pick up grass.143Dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades.143Height of cutter lower at rear or front. See cutting height instructions.143Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant. See143Maintenance Section.143Excessive trash build-up around Remove trash.143gear box.143Bearing or gears set-up improperly. Consult your dealer.143Operate143Valve not connected properly. Re-plumb valve.143Quick coupler not completely Complete connection.143connected.143MAINTENANCE SECTION145Lubrication146WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY148Tongue148WING GEARBOX149DIVIDER GEARBOX149DRIVELINES150DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS151MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD151CAT IV WING DRIVELINE SHIELDS152BLADE SERVICING153BLADE SHARPENING153BLADE REMOVAL154BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL LESS HUB155BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION155BLADE CARRIER HUB REMOVAL155BLADE CARRIER HUB INSTALLATION156SKID SHOES156SLIP CLUTCH156CENTER SLIP CLUTCH156WING SLIP CLUTCH (CAT IV)157SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE1571. Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-0150 & Mnt-R-0137) on springs until the springs are free, yet remain secure on bolts.1572. Attach cutter to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.1573. Mark outer plates as shown in Figure Mnt-R-0150 & Mnt-R-0137.1574. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).1575. Turn tractor off. Tighten the nuts on the coil spring clutch to their original position as noted in previous paragraphs.157MOWER STORAGE1581. Thoroughly clean the cutter.1582. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.1583. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.1584. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.1585. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.1586. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.158TORQUE CHART158GEARBOX SERVICING1591. Bearing Driver1592. Gasket Sealant1593. Impact Wrench1594. Chisel 3/16” Wide Blade1595. Sledge Hammer1596. Ball Pin Hammer1597. Socket Wrench1598. Screw Driver1599. Punch-Long Drift15910. 14mm Socket15911. 17mm Socket15912. Pry Bar15913. Special Socket #00761024 (Order from Dealer)1591. 1 Housing1602. 1 Lockwasher1603. 16 Bolt1604. 1 Input Cap1605. 1 Input Shaft1606. 1 Input Seal1607. 1 Gear Adj Shim .301608. 1 Gear Adj Shim .501609. 2 Input Cap Gasket .1016010. 2 Input Cap Gasket .2516011. 1 Gear Mounting Spacer16012. 1 Output Spacer16013. 1 Output Cap16014. 1 Lockwasher16015. 3 Bolt16016. 1 Blade Hub16017. 1 Cotter Pin16018. 1 Flanged Nut16019. 1 Output Oil Seal16020. Output Cap Gasket .1016021. Output Cap Gasket .2516022. Output Shaft16023. Bearing Assembly16024. 17 Tooth Gear16025. Bearing Adjust Nut16026. Cotter Pin16027. Bearing Assembly16028. M18 Drain Plug16029. Sealing Washer16030. Spacer16031. 14 Tooth Gear16032. M18 Vent Plug160RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOARD) ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES161SE 10-4A/SE 15-4A168FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL168LIFT ROTARY MOWER168RHINO166LIMITED WARRANTY1661. LIMITED WARRANTIES1661.01. Servis-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”) th...1661.02. 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.1661.03. 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, ...1661.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.1662. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.1662.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.1662.02. 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 based1662.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.1662.04. 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:166(a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or166(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.1662.05. 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...1663. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.1663.01. 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.1663.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.1663.03. 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...1663.04. 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.1664. MISCELLANEOUS.1664.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.1664.02. 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.1664.03. 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.1664.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.166RHINO®166Size: 8.58 MBPages: 168Language: EnglishOpen manual