Manuel D’UtilisationTable des matièresFN180/1FN1201OPERATOR’S MANUAL1RHINO®1To the Owner/Operator/Dealer2FLEX-WING MECHANICAL LEVEL1LIFT ROTARY MOWER1DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions5LUBRICATION & HYDRAULICS5MOWER5ATTACHMENTS & INSTALLATION5MOWER TO TRACTOR CONNECTIONS5SAFETY ITEMS5Table of Contents6General Safety Instructions and Practices10OPERATOR SAFETY11CRUSHING HAZARDS12CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY13THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS141. MARK objects that cannot removed.142. AVOID these objects when mowing.141. MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING, side skirts, skid shoes, and blades in good operational condition,142. RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT to 6 INCHES minimum,143. INSPECT AREA thoroughly before mowing to REMOVE potential THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS,144. NEVER ALLOW BLADES to CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS like wire, rocks, post, curbs, guardrails, or ground while mowing. PN TO0114THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD (CONTINUED)151. BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.152. INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.153. CHECK blade carrier and REPLACE if damaged.151. STOP PTO and back up mower.152. LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.15RUN OVER HAZARDS16PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS17MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS18HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD19ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS20TRANSPORTING HAZARDS21HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT22PARTS INFORMATION23Decal Location24SAFETY SECTION91. D389 1 1 DECAL Lift Unit Decal Sheet252. D388 1 1 DECAL Driveline Hazards253. D390 1 1 DECAL Pull Type Units254. D534 3 2 IMPORTANT Replace Blades in Pairs255. 00753840 2 1 DANGER Folding Wing Thrown Objects256. D401 1 1 INSTRUCT 1000 RPM (Not Shown)257. 999403 - 1 DANGER Overturn of Two Section Flex258. 00760657 1 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts259. 00756004 4 3 DANGER Shield Missing2510. 00787316 1 1 MODEL NAME FN1802511. 00787315 1 1 MODEL NAME FN1802512. 00787313 - 1 MODEL NAME FN1202513. D558 1 1 LOGO NAME Small Nitro2514. D557 2 1 LOGO NAME Large Nitro2515. nfs 1 1 SER PLATE Serial Number Plate2516. D137 2 1 INSTRUCT CCW Blade Rotation2517. D138 1 1 INSTRUCT CW Blade Rotation2518. 00786507 1 1 INSTRUCT 6 Yr. Gearbox Warranty2519. 00771284 1 1 INSTRUCT 2 Yr. Driveline Warranty2520. 00786912 1 1 NAME Rhino 3” x 12”2521. 00787317 2 2 LOGO Rhino FN180 6.5” x 18”2522. 03200347 1 1 REFLECT SMV2523. 1458392 2 1 REFLECT Red Reflector2524. 1458393 1 1 REFLECT Amber Reflector2525. 00776031 1 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual2526. 00779794C 1 1 Operator’s Manual2527. 10058000 3 3 Bolt2528. 00024100 6 6 Flatwasher2529. 02959924 3 3 Locknut2530. 1006348 6** 6** WARNING Explosion Hazard2531. D482 1 1 WARNING Jack Positioning2532. D520 1 1 IMPORTANT Transport Latch2533. D519 2 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard - Falling2534. D539 2 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard - Lock2535. D614 7 4 DANGER Thrown Object Shield Missing2536. D583 1 1 INSTRUCT Lube Chart25Decal Description26Federal Laws and Regulations34Equipment Specifications89KEY OPERATION POINTS90Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure90RHINO LIMITED WARRANTY911. LIMITED WARRANTIES911.01. 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 ...911.02. 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.911.03. 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, ...911.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.912. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.912.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.912.02. 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 based912.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.912.04. 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:912.05. 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...913. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.913.01. 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.913.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.913.03. 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...913.04. 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.914. MISCELLANEOUS.914.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.914.02. 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.914.03. 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.914.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.91INTRODUCTION SECTION87ASSEMBLY SECTION93DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS94ASSEMBLY941. 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...942. 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”953. 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.954. 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...955. Install the implement tow chain to a secure location on the tractor.956. Attach proper hydraulic couplers to implement hose ends. Insert the wing hose quick disconnect couplers into tractor hydraulic remotes.957. 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...958. Remove retaining bracket from end yoke of main driveline. Remove main driveline from mower and place on ground or hard surface. Figure AsmP-R-0120969. Make sure the wing Transport Bars/Latches are locked in the position to hold the wings vertical before removing shipping strap. Figure AsmP- R-01189610. Stand between the wings of the implement and remove nuts holding the shipping strap in place and remove strap.9611. 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...9712. From the tractor seat use the tractor hydraulic control levers to lower the wing(s).9713. 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...9714. 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...97CONNECTING DRIVELINE97DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT981. 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.982. 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...993. Install gearbox vents or vent dipsticks if not installed.Check all gearbox lube levels.99TIRES AND WHEELS99Driveline Clamp Cone Yoke Operating Instructions101RHINO FN180/FN120 NITRO ROTARY MOWER104OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS1041. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS1052. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS106Tractor Requirements and Capabilities1062.1 ROPS and Seat Belt1062.2 Tractor Safety Devices1062.3 Tractor Horsepower1072.4 Drawbar1072.5 Tractor Hydraulics1072.6 Front End Weight1082.7 Power Take Off (PTO)1082.8 Tire Spacing1093. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR1093.1 Boarding the Tractor1093.2 Dismounting the Tractor1104. STARTING THE TRACTOR1105. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR1115.1 Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor1111. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is set at the correct length.1112. 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.1113. 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.1114. 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...1125. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.1126. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower.1125.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor1126. SETTING THE MOWER1136.1 Setting Deck Height1141. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and lower both wings.1142. 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 ...1143. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.1144. 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...1145. IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap or bend.1146. 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.1146.2 Setting Deck Pitch1157. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT1157.1 Driveline Length Check1167.2 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline1188. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE1198.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1208.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service1208.3 Cutting Component Inspection1248.4 Blade Bolt Inspection1269. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT1299.1 Starting the Tractor1309.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting1309.3 Operating the Mower Wings1309.4 Transport Position1319.5 Operating Position1319.6 Driving the Tractor and Cutter1329.7 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines13310. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT13410.1 Foreign Debris Hazards13510.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions13510.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)13610.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed13710.5 Operating the Mower13710.6 Right of Way (Highway) Mowing1411. MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING in good operational condition,1412. DAILY INSPECT the condition of the Thrown Object Guards, mower Side Skirts, and skid shoes: Replace or repair worn or damaged guards.1413. 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.1414. RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT to 6 INCHES minimum.1415. INSPECT AREA thoroughly before mowing to REMOVE potential THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS.1416. NEVER ALLOW BLADES to CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guardrails, or ground while mowing.14110.7 Shutting Down the Implement14211. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR14212. MOWER STORAGE14413. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT14413.1 Tire and Wheels146Tire Size and Matching requirements - Center Axle14613.2 Transporting on Public Roadways14714. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE150Problem Possible Cause Remedy150on OD of seal.150intake.150OPERATION SECTION103MAINTENANCE SECTION153HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT154PARTS INFORMATION155Lubrication155CENTER & WING GEARBOXES157DRIVELINES158MAIN CV DRIVELINE SHIELD SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS1591. Clean and grease bushing groove before the bushing is placed in the groove. Grease any remaining bushings in guard.1592. Slide guard half over driveline and insert bushing tabs into the openings in the guard.1593. Turn the bushing until it engages into the guard.1594. Push Easy Lock clip into position. The bushing and guard are now secure.1595. TO REMOVE GUARD - Use screwdriver to release Easy Lock clip. Turn the bushing to disengage from the guard and remove guard. Figure Mnt-R-0359159BLADE SERVICING164BLADE SHARPENING165BLADE REMOVAL165Blade Bolt Inspection166BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL167BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION167BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION168WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY168TIRES AND WHEELS168TONGUE169HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD170HYDRAULIC HOSES170Flex Wing Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Instructions1711. Clear the area of all personnel before lowering the wings.1712. 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.1713. Shut off the tractor, engage the parking brake, place the tractor transmission in the park position, and remove the key before dismounting.1714. Block up the center and wing sections with blocks or jack stands1715. Release all oil pressure from the circuit by moving the valve controls handles back and forward.1716. Remove the Implement Input Driveline from the tractor PTO shaft.1717. Remove the hydraulic hoses from tractor quick disconnects.1718. Wear Safety Glass and impenetrable gloves when working with hydraulic hoses and fittings.1719. 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 ...17110. Do Not allow any one or any part of your body to be underneath the implement wing.17111. Do not loosen the hydraulic connections to the cylinder until all pressure has been relieved.17112. Slowly loosen the hydraulic hose connection to the cylinder.17113. 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.17114. Measure the distance between the cylinder pin holes and extend the new cylinder to that length before installing.17115. Install the new cylinder in place and install both cylinder pins and retaining clips in place.17116. Reconnect hydraulic hose(s) to the cylinder, and tighten the fittings.17117. 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.17118. Make sure the transport lock device(s) are reattached when inserting the cylinder pins.17119. Reconnect the implement hoses to the tractor.17120. 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.17121. 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.17122. Retighten any lose fittings or connections.17123. If a hose is leaking, replace the hose with a new hose.17124. If there are no leaks raise and lower the wing completely at least three full cycles to remove any air trapped in the circuit.17125. Check the hydraulic reservoir of the tractor to ensure there is sufficient oil.17126. If the wing is to remain in the raised position attached the wing transport latch.171SKID SHOES172STORAGE1721. Thoroughly clean the cutter.1722. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.1723. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.1724. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.1725. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.1726. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.172PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS173Taille: 29 MoPages: 194Language: EnglishOuvrir le manuel
