Rhino Mounts SE42 - Manual (Page 92)

OPERATION
SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-10
© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the cor-
rect PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid
interference when raising and lowering the
mower.
3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position
the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift
arms positioned at the same height and to the
outside of the mower hitch pins. Note: Set the
3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that
the lift arms maintain a constant height when
attaching the mower. See the tractor Operator’s
Manual for correct settings when attaching 3-
point equipment.
4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
5. One lift arm at a time, position the tractor lift
arms over the A-frame hitch pins. Insert linch
pins to retain lift arms to the mower.
6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat proce-
dure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end
hole with the holes of the mower’s top link.
Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining
pin into hitch pin.
8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide
blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower
from swaying side to side and possible contact
with tractor rear tires.
NOTE: Offset Adapter Hitches are available to position the mower to the left or right. Mowers with Offset
Adapter hitches connect to the 3-Point hitch the same way as the mower A-frame. Mowers with a Cat I hitch
will be offset approximately 13” with the use of this accessory. See Offset Adaptor Hitch in the Assembly
Section for details to equip the mower with this feature.
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
7. SETTING THE MOWER
Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make
a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of
uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most
damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may
cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height
which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010