Blue Rhino FC-0007 User Manual
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STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................ 4-10
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ......................................................................................... 4-10
Connecting the Mower-Lift Type ...................................................................................................................... 4-11
Connecting the Mower-Pull Type ..................................................................................................................... 4-12
Safety Chains ................................................................................................................................................... 4-12
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type ....................................................................................................................... 4-13
Setting Mowing Height-Lift Type ...................................................................................................................... 4-14
Setting Deck Pitch ............................................................................................................................................ 4-15
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-15
Driveline Length Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-16
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-17
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-18
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-18
Cutting Component Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 4-22
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-23
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-24
Raising the Mower ........................................................................................................................................... 4-25
Driving the Tractor and Mower ......................................................................................................................... 4-25
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-26
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-27
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-28
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-29
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-30
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-30
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-33
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-34
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-36
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-36
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-37
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-39
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-41
Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................5-2
GEARBOX .........................................................................................................................................................5-3
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION ...............................................................................................................................5-4
BLADE SERVICING ..........................................................................................................................................5-5
BLADE SHARPENING ......................................................................................................................................5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .................................................................................................5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ...........................................................................................................................5-7
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................5-7
BLADE REMOVAL .............................................................................................................................................5-7
SLIP CLUTCH ....................................................................................................................................................5-8
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................5-9
MOWER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 5-10
TORQUE CHART ............................................................................................................................................ 5-10
GEARBOX SERVICING .................................................................................................................................. 5-11
GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY (Figure Mnt-R-0083) ........................................................................................... 5-12
INPUT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Figure Mnt-R-0084) ......................................................... 5-13
GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING ................................................................................................... 5-15