Rhino Mounts RHD88 Manuel D’Utilisation

RHD   02/11

Maintenance Section 5-12

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Standard shaft rotation is forward rotation as shown in the Figure ASM-FL-0072. To reverse cuttershaft
rotation, the wing drive gearbox must be flipped over 180 degrees and the center mower drive components
moved to the opposite side. When changing rotation of cutteshafts (course cut only) knife pins on wing mower
sections must be reinstalled in opposite direction.

1.

To reverse direction of cuttershaft rotation,

three left hand parts must be ordered: belt
guard, outboard bearing plate and an idler
pulley arm. A front trash deflector is also
required. Refer to the parts section of this
manual for part numbers and ordering
information.

2.

With the mower housing securely blocked up,

remove cuttershaft and turn 180 degrees.

3.

Remove gearbox cuttershaft drive pulley and

outboard bearing plate. Attach new mounting
plate to opposite side of mower housing.

4.

Remove four gearbox bolts and rotate gearbox

180 degrees to new position.

5.

Install Cuttershaft pulley, gearbox output pulley,

idler arm pulley assembly, and belt on housing
right side.

6.

Attach new belt guard.

1. Remove skid plate, front cover plate and front

shield.

2. Loosen powerband belt tensioner and remove

powerband belt from gearbox sheave.

3. Remove four gearbox bolts and remove

gearbox.

4. Change positions of gearbox vented plug and

drain plug.

5. Rotate gearbox 180 degrees and re-mount.

6. Replace powerband belt and re-tension.

7. Reattach skid plate, front cover plate and front

shield.