Document Outline

• 2408
• OPERATOR’S MANUAL
  • RHINO®
• To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
  • LOADER
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • General Safety Instructions and Practices
  • Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
  • Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
    • Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
  • Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
  • Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
    • Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices
  • Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices
    • Decal Location
      • 1. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Left
      • 2. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right
      • 3. 49738 2 MODEL 2408
      • 4. 52740 2 WARNING Oil Leaks
      • 5. 52203 1 WARNING Lock Valve in Transport
      • 6. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions
      • 7. D469 1 WARNING Loader Safety
      • 8. D468 2 DANGER Crushing, Electrocution, Falling Hazard
      • 9. D471 1 WARNING Handling Bales
      • 10. D470 1 DANGER Use ROPS, Seatbelt, Rear Ballast
      • 11. 03200347 * REFLCTR SMV Sign
      • 12. 00776031 1 _________ Canister, Operator’s Manual
      • 13. 55580 1 _________ Sheet, Decal; includes two D516 Decals (Note: For Optional Quick Attach Device Only)
    • Decal Description
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
    • SAFETY SECTION
    • Attention Owner/Operator
      • INTRODUCTION SECTION
      • ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION
  • Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor
  • Proper Ballasting and Wheel Spacing
  • Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor
    • Dismounting Loader
      • 1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level ground.
      • 2. Level and lower bucket to ground. Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor engine. Move lift control lever back and forth several times to relieve pressure in lift cylinders.
      • 3. Remove 5/8 lock nuts and washers which clamp hinges closed around mid mounting tubes on tractor.
      • 4. Unhook and remove rubber strap which secures hoses to front of side frame.
      • 5. Start tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Activate lift control lever to raise side frame up off midmounting assembly. Continue rotating loader side frames off midmounting tubes. Slowly back tractor out of loader while rotating loader side ...
      • 6. Move lift and bucket control levers back and forth several times to relieve pressure on lift and bucket cylinders. Disconnect quick couplers between loader and tractor. Hang hoses over loader side frame upright for storage. Make sure male quick co...
      • 7. Fasten bolts, washers and nuts onto hinge for storage.
      • Mounting Loader
        • 1. Slowly drive tractor up to loader until hoses will reach from loader to tractor. Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor engine.
        • 2. Make sure quick couplers are clean and connect between tractor and loader, matching color coded bands.
        • 3. Remove bolts, nuts and washers from hinge.
        • 4. Start tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Slowly drive tractor ahead until front mounting brackets are directly under loader catch flats. Activate lift control lever so that catch flats hook securely on front mounting bracket tubes. Continu...
        • 5. Hook rubber strap around hoses and back on itself. Attach other end of rubber strap to bolt at front of corner or side frame.
        • 6. Clamp hinge assembly around midmounting tube. Install bolts, washers and nuts. Torque cap screws to 126 Ft. Lbs.
  • Attaching Pin on Bucket
    • 1. Attach bucket to lift boom frame and cylinders with four 1” pins, use two 3/8 shoulder bolts and 3/8 lock nuts at upper pin (bucket cylinder). Use two 3/8 x 1.25 hex bolts, 3/8 jam nut, 3/8 flat washer and 3/8 lock nut at lower pin. Position bol...
    • 2. Install level indicator rod in level guide tube on right bucket cylinder. Sandwich level indicator rod angle between right inside bucket ear and cylinder rod end.
    • 3. Set bucket level on ground and adjust level guide tube along bucket cylinder until end of guide tube is flush with end of rod.
  • Assembling Quick Attach Device
    • 1. Quick attach device is pre-assembled at the factory.
    • 2. Unband the quick attach device and wood blocks. (Figure Asm-L-0012)
  • Installing Quick Attach Device
    • 1. Fasten quick attach device to lower boom arms and bucket tilt cylinders using 1” x 4-3/8” anti-rotation pins, 3/8” x 3/4” shoulder bolts, and 3/8” lock nuts (supplied with loader). Figure Asm-L-0014.
    • 2. Attach bucket leveling rod indicator (supplied with loader), to outside of right ear on quick attach as shown. Figure Asm-L-0014. Secure bucket leveling rod indicator with two 1/8” x 1” cotter pins (supplied with loader).
      • 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with the levers pointing up. Tilt the loader quick hitch forward, drive the loader into the attachment bracket and engage top of the quick hitch into the top of the attachment bracket.
      • 2. Raise the loader slightly and rotate the top of the quick hitch back toward the operator until the bottom of the attachment is seated firmly in the bottom of the quick hitch.
      • 3. Rotate the quick hitch pin levers down 90 degrees to the locked position. You should feel a firm resistance when locking the levers down. The tapered pins must extend through the slots in the bottom of the attachment bracket. The tapered side of t...
      • 4. Raise the loader and attachment to shoulder height. By standing at the side of the loader, inspect the connection between the quick hitch and attachment.
      • 5. On level ground, tilt the attachment down 90 degrees and lower it to the ground. Lower the loader further to slightly raise the front of the tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse while the attachment is on the ground ...
    • OPERATION SECTION
• RHINO 2408 LOADER
• OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
    • (A) Maximum Lift Height at Pivot Pin 98”
    • (B) Maximum Height Under Bucket 91”
    • (C) Clearance with Bucket Dumped 76”
    • (D) Reach at Maximum Height 25”
    • (E) Maximum Dump Angle 46°
    • (F) Reach with Attachment on Ground 62”
    • (G) Attachment Rollback Angle 17°
    • (H) Digging Depth 4”
    • (I) Overall Height in Carry Position 51” @ top of upright
  • 2. Operator Requirements
  • 3. Tractor Requirements
    • Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
    • 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
    • 3.2 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem
    • 3.3 Tractor Ballast
  • 4. Getting On and Off the Tractor
    • 4.1 Boarding the Tractor
    • 4.2 Dismounting the Tractor
  • 5. Starting the Tractor
    • 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service
    • 6.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
    • 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service
    • 7. Driving the Tractor and Loader
    • 7.1 Driving the Tractor and Loader
  • 8. Operating the Tractor and Loader
    • 8.1 Operating the Loader
      • FILLING THE BUCKET
      • A level bucket throughout the lifting cycle resists bucket lift and increases breakaway effort.
        • LIFTING THE LOAD
      • CARRYING THE LOAD
      • DUMPING THE BUCKET
        • LOWERING THE BUCKET
      • OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL
      • LOADING FROM A BANK
        • Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp approach to the pile.
      • PEELING AND SCRAPING
      • LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM A PILE
      • BACKFILLING
        • Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping on each pass wastes time.
        • Leave dirt which drifts over side of bucket for final cleanup.
          • HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS
            • 1. Using front end loaders for handling large heavy objects such as large round or rectangular bales, logs and oil drums is not recommended.
            • 2. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to:
            • 3. If you must perform above work, protect yourself by:
      • 8.2 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Attachment)
        • Carry bales as low to the ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping.
    • 8.3 Shutting Down the Implement
  • 9. Loader Storage
  • 10. Transporting the Tractor and Implement
    • 10.1 Transporting on Public Roadways
    • 10.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement
    • 11. Troubleshooting Guide
      • Loader slow or will not lift Hydraulic oil too heavy. Change to proper oil.
      • and/or dump
      • Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter.
      • Hydraulic pump worn. Repair or replace pump.
      • Oil line restricted or leaking. Check all hoses and tubes for leaks,
      • damage or restrictions. Replace
      • damaged or restricted hoses or tube
      • oil lines.
      • Control valve does not shift Inspect, clean, repair or replace
      • properly. valve.
      • Air in hydraulic system. Cycle lift cylinders and bucket
      • cylinders several times to free
      • system of air.
      • Cylinder leaks internally. Replace seals.
      • Faulty relief valve (tractor). Clean and replace relief valve.
      • Loader chatters or Air leak in pump inlet line. Check, tighten or replace inlet line.
      • vibrates when raising
      • or lowering.
      • Air in hydraulic system. Cycle lift and bucket cylinders.
      • Oil level too low. Add oil as required.
      • Faulty relief valve (tractor). Replace relief valve.
      • Oil Leaks Loose connections. Tighten fittings.
      • Defective fittings or hoses. Replace defective parts.
      • Worn or damaged o-ring Install a seal repair kit.
      • or wiper seal in cylinder See “Cylinder Service”.
      • rod end.
      • Worn or damaged o-rings Install an o-ring repair kit.
      • in valve.
      • PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
        • Insufficient lift capacity Load is greater than boom Check loader specifications.
        • lift capacity.
        • Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump.
        • operation.
        • Internal lift cylinder leakage. Replace any worn parts and install
        • a seal repair kit. See “Cylinder
        • Service”.
        • Improper hydraulic valve Repair or replace valve.
        • operation.
        • Excessive wear on bucket Bucket is riding on cutting Use boom “FLOAT” position or
        • cutting edge edge instead of wear runners. bucket level indicator to ensure
        • bucket rides
        • Bucket cutting edge not Rear axle on tractor not level With tractor on level surface,
        • flat on theground. from side to side compare rear axle height from left to
        • right, measuring from axle center toground. Adjust air pressure in rear tires until axle height measures the same for both sides.
        • MAINTENANCE SECTION
  • Lubrication Schedule
  • Daily Maintenance
    • 1. Check fluid level of tractor hydraulic system before starting each day’s operation. If necessary, add hydraulic oil as recommended in your tractor operator’s manual.
    • 2. After every eight hours of operation, lubricate all twelve grease fittings; one at each end of lift boom arms and one at rod and base ends of each lift and bucket cylinder.
    • 3. After every ten hours of operation, check all hardware and tighten where required.
    • 4. Replace hoses immediately if they are damaged by a cut or scrape, extruded at the fittings or leaking. Hydraulic oil leaks should be repaired promptly to avoid loss of oil and serious personal injury from escaping oil.
  • Cylinder Service
    • Lift and Bucket Cylinder Disassembly
      • 1. Hold cylinder tube (13) stationary and pull wire ring (14) out through slot.
      • 2. Pull shaft (1), with all assembled parts, out of cylinder tube (13).
      • 3. Remove elastic locknut (12) from end of shaft and slide cylinder piston (10) and cylinder head (4) off shaft.
      • 4. Remove piston wear ring (11), piston seal (8), and o-ring (7) from outside grooves on piston(10).
      • 5. Remove wiper seal (2), rod seal (3) and wear ring (5) from inside of cylinder head and o-ring (7) with backup washer (6) from groove on outside of head.
      • 6. Clean all parts including cylinder tube, in a suitable cleaning solvent, then use air pressure to blow any dirt or excess solvent from all parts.
      • 7. Examine all parts for wear or damage and replace, if necessary.
      • Lift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly
        • 1. Place rod seal (3) into groove inside cylinder head.
        • 2. Install wiper seal (2) with lip of seal facing out and flush with top of cylinder head (5). Install wear ring (4) inside other end of head (5).
        • 3. Place o-ring (7) with back-up washer (6) in groove on outside of head. Back-up washer must be on rod side.
        • 4. Remove sharp edges on outer edge of the threaded end of shaft (1). Lubricate wiper seal (2) and rod seal (3) in head and carefully slide head onto shaft.
        • 5. Place o-ring (10), piston seal (11) and piston wear ring (8) in grooves on outside of piston (9).
        • 6. Slide piston (9) onto threaded end of shaft and install lock nut (12). Tighten lock nut to 100 lbs.
        • 7. Lubricate piston wear ring (8) and piston seal (11) on piston, o-ring (7) and backup washer (6) on head and inside of cylinder tube (13), then carefully slide piston and head into cylinder tube (13).
        • 8. Insert wire retaining ring (14) into slot in cylinder tube (13). Apply pressure to wire ring to thread it into groove while turning cylinder head.
  • Storage
    • 1. Store loader with attachment securely attached.
    • 2. Place dust caps on hydraulic quick couplers.
    • 3. Do not remove attachment from stored loader.
    • 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader.
  • Proper Torque for Fasteners
    • 2408
    • LOADER
• RHINO
  • LIMITED WARRANTY
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  • 1.02. 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.
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  • 1.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.
  • 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.
  • 2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
  • 2.02. 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 based
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  • 2.04. 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:
    • (a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or
    • (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.
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