Alamo RHINO SM72 - Manual (Page 119)

OPERATION
SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-27
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
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8. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE SKID STEER
Before disconnecting the mower, the auxiliary hydraulics must be disengaged and blade rotation at a complete
stop. Lower the mower to the ground. If the mower is not resting securely on the ground, block the mower up
securely before attempting to disconnect it from the skid steer hitch.
1. Completely shut down the mower and skid
steer and secure the skid steer in position by
applying the parking brake. Wait for all
movement to come to a complete stop before
exiting the skid steer. Never extend any part of
your body from the operator’s area to operate
latches or to disconnect hydraulic lines or the
height limiting safety chain.
2. Disconnect the mower driveline from the skid
steer. Lay the driveline down carefully to avoid
damaging the driveline or its shield. Do not let
the driveline fall into mud or dirt, which can
contaminate the bearing and shorten the life of
the driveline.
3. Remove the height limiting safety chain from the front of the skid steer chassis.
4. Pull the latching handles upward to release the latch pins from the mower hitch tabs.
5. Board the skid steer, fasten your seatbelt, and start the engine. Tilt the mounting plate forward and back
away from the mower at the same time. The mower should be released from the skid steer at this point.
Always shut the Power Unit 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 Power Unit hitches.
(SPU-32)
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)