Rhino Mounts SE4 - Manual (Page 17)

SAFETY
SE4 05/05 Safety Section 1-11
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Prac-
tices
Do not turn so sharp or lift mower so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline which
will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result in possible
injury from the separated Driveline sections.
(SRM-4)
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason,
including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting
Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious
injury or even death from objects thrown from the Blades.
(SRM-7)
DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor PTO. Use
of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Mower resulting in excessive vibration,
thrown objects, and blade and mower failure. Adapter use will also change the working length of
the driveline exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious bodily injury and/or equipment failure
can result from using a PTO adapter. Consult an authorized dealer for assistance if the
Implement driveline does not match the Tractor PTO.
(S3PT-14)
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)
Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Implement input driveline is directly connected to the
Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially increased by the momentum
of the rotating Mower blades driving the Tractor transmission even though the Tractor clutch has
been disengaged. Install an over running clutch between the Tractor PTO and the Mower
driveline to prevent this potentially dangerous situation.
(S3PT-16)
When attaching the Implement input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is important that the
connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides freely and the locking balls are seated
securely in the groove on the Tractor PTO shaft. A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor
PTO shaft could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the Implement.
(S3PT-17)
Before operating the Implement, check to make sure the Implement input driveline will not bottom
out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs when the inner shaft penetrates the outer
housing until the assembly becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out can cause
serious damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and through the support
bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off. A broken drive line can cause personal
injury.
(S3PT-18)