Servis-Rhino RC-12 - Manual (Page 64)

OPERATION
RC12 12/05 Operation Section 4-22
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
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Lift-type units - Do not disengage PTO at end of row. Reduce speed and lower RPM. Raise 3-Point lift and
proceed with turn. Only raise machine sufficiently to clear from turn. High loads are placed on U-Joints when
shredder is raised at steep angles causing premature wear and driveline failure. Raise RPM slowly and bring
machine up to speed before entering cut.
Optimum speed should be maintained while shredding. Increasing forward speed adversly effects the
shredding quality and result in larger material being discharged. Always be on the watch for foreign objects
which could damage cutting reel.
Stop machine if mower begins to vibrate excessively. Reduce RPM to idle speed, disengage PTO and stop
tractor. Wait for all rotation to cease before dismounting tractor. Check for missing or broken knives.
Never operate machine while knives are missing.
9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
When crossing ditches with steep banks or going
up sharp inclines, it is possible that the main
driveline inner profile will penetrate into the outer
housing to its maximum depth until the assembly
becomes solid (driveline is at its extreme shortest
length). This type of abusive operation can cause
serious damage to the tractor and mower drive by
pushing the PTO into the tractor and through the
support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft,
breaking it off.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline’s inner profile and its outer housing may
allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to the operator
or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement. OPS-R-0020