Document Outline

• 1598
• 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. D469 1 WARNING Loader Safety
      • 2. D468 2 DANGER Crushing, Electrocution, Falling Hazard
      • 3. D471 1 WARNING Handling Bales
      • 4. 52740 1 WARNING Oil Leaks
      • 5. D470 1 DANGER Use ROPS, Seatbelt, Rear Ballast
      • 6. 54474 2 MODEL 1598
      • 7. 49696 1 LOGO Rhino, Left
      • 8. 51448 1 LOGO Rhino, Right
      • 9. 03200347 * REFLCTR SMV Sign
      • 10. 00776031 1 ________ Canister, Operator’s Manual
      • 11. 55580 1 ________ Sheet, Decal; includes two D516 Decals (Note: For Optional Quick Attach Device Only)
    • Decal Description
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
    • SAFETY SECTION
    • 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
    • 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. Be sure to answer all questions, including the Serial Number of the implement. Mail within 30 days of delivery date of this implement.
    • 3. Record the Loader Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the implement
      • INTRODUCTION SECTION
      • ASSEMBLY SECTION
  • General Information
  • Proper Ballasting and Wheel Spacing
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Preparing Tractor
  • Pallet Component Removal
  • Installing Left and Right Midmounting Brackets
    • 1. Unfasten valve mount from right side of tractor frame and remove spacer.
    • 2. Lift right and midmounting bracket (1) with overhead hoist. Fasten right midmounting bracket and valve mount (1) to tractor casting and front axle housing using HHCS M16 x 40MM (7) and M16 lockwashers (9).
    • 3. Raise lift midmounting bracket (2) with overhead hoist. Fasten left midmounting bracket (2) to tractor casting and front axle housing using HHCS M16 x 40 (7) and M16 lockwashers (9).
    • 4. Attach back axle bar (3) to bottom of the inside of the uprights and to the back axle of the tractor using the M16 x 50 bolt, M16 washer and M16 nuts. Repeat on the other side.
  • Installing Manual Canister to Boom Assembly
    • 1. Use two 1/4”-20 bolts, 1/4” washer and 1/4”-20 nut to attach canister to bracket.
    • 2. Remove bolts (26) and washers (28) from cover (10).
    • 3. Using bolts that were just removed, attach bracket and cover to boom assembly.
    • 4. Ensure manual is placed in the canister.
  • Installing Grille Guard
    • 1. Position grille guard on front of tractor.
    • 2. Secure with HHCS M14 x 45MM (5) and M14 lockwashers (6).
    • 3. Torque bolts after all have been installed using General Torque Specifications (See Torque for Fasteners in Maintenance Section).
  • Plumbing Loader
    • 1. Replace male couplers supplied with the tractor to the new ones with the loader keeping the colors consistent.
    • 2. Place sleeve over four hoses.
    • 3. Connect hoses (4) to the adapter fittings, starting from the bottom tube (5).
    • 4. Install dust caps onto the free end of the hoses, making sure that the color codes shown in Chart 1 below.
    • 5. Connect hoses to the valve, keeping the colors consistent.
  • Mounting Loader to Tractor
    • 1. Secure a hoist strap around loader upper boom arms and slowly raise loader with overhead hoist until loader uprights are slightly higher than mounts on the tractor. Make sure loader is centered with the tractor.
    • 2. Start tractor, release brakes, and drive tractor forward until mounts are touching. Engage brakes and shut off tractor.
    • 3. With overhead hoist, lower loader until loader upright mounted are seated in saddle of tractor mounts. Connect hydraulic hoses to correct ports. See Chart below.
    • 4. Start tractor and extend lift cylinders, rotating the loader upright until the lower connector pin holes line up with holes in tractor mount. Shut off tractor and engage brakes. Insert both lower connection pins and safety lynch pins.
  • Attaching Bucket to Loader
    • 1. Locate tractor and bucket on level ground. Lower boom to the ground and extend the bucket cylinders slightly while raising the boom to provide 3” to 5” of ground clearance. Drive tractor forward to the bucket, aligning the loader’s quick att...
    • 2. While driving forward slowly to maintain contact with the bucket, lift the bucket and tilt it back until the loader’s quick attach device is seated in the bucket pockets.
    • 3. Shut off tractor engine, set park brake. Move the bucket latching handles on the loader’s quick attach device down to the LATCH position.
    • 4. Start the tractor and activate lift cylinders to raise bucket one or two feet. Tilt the bucket downward so that the latching mechanism is visible and inspect to make sure the pins are engaged through the latch plate on the back of the bucket. Lowe...
    • 5. Before finally tightening all mounting hardware, retract the bucket so the bottom is level with the ground and lower the bucket to the ground to apply downward pressure until the load is taken off the tractor’s front tires.
    • 6. Tighten all remaining hardware to the torque level shown in the General
  • Connecting Quick Attach Device (Optional)
    • 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 ...
  • Pre-Operation Check
  • Dismounting the Loader
  • Mounting Loader
    • OPERATION SECTION
• RHINO 1598 LOADER
• OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
    • (A) * Maximum Lift Height at Pivot Pin 110.5”
    • (B) * Maximum Lift Height under Level Bucket 102”
    • (C) * Clearance with Bucket Dumped 79.5”
    • (D) Reach at Maximum Height 17”
    • (E) Maximum Dump Angle 55°
    • (F) Reach with Attachment on Ground 80”
      • (H) * Digging Depth 10”
      • (U) Lift Capacity to Max Height at Pivot Pin 2700 lbs
      • (V) Lift Capacity 500mm Forward of Pivot Pin at Full Height 2030 lbs
      • (W) Lift Capacity 500mm Forward of Pivot Pin at 59” 2290 lbs
      • (Y) Breakout Force at Pivot Pin 3510 lbs
      • Bucket Size and Type 73” Quick Attach
  • 2. Operator Requirements
  • 3. Tractor Requirements
    • 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
    • 3.2 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem
    • 3.3 Tractor Ballast
    • 3.4 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 Starting the Tractor
    • 7.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
      • 7.3 Driving the Tractor and Loader
    • 7.4 Operating the Tractor and Loader
    • 7.5 Operating the Loader
      • FILLING THE BUCKET
      • CARRYING THE LOAD
      • Use extreme care when operating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keeps center of gravity low and will provide maximum stability.
      • LOWERING THE BUCKET
      • LOADING FROM A BANK
      • 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:
      • 7.6 Operating Bale Spear
    • 7.7 Valve Lock
  • 8. Loader Storage
    • 9. Transporting the Tractor and Implement
      • 9.1 Transporting on Public Roadways
    • 9.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement
    • 10. 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.
      • External leakage Damaged seals. Remove leaking component;
      • replace seals.
      • Pump noisy Inlet line restricted or leaking. Check for air leaks, restrictions or
      • collapsed hose. Tighten or replace hose. Clean filter.
      • Oil level too low. Add oil as required.
      • Pump worn or damaged. Repair or replace pump.
      • Excessive wear on bucket Bucket is riding on cutting edge Use boom “FLOAT” position or
      • cutting edge instead of wear runners. bucket level indicator to ensure
      • bucket rides on wear runners.
      • 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 four hours of operation, lubricate all sixteen grease fittings
    • 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.
  • 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
    • 1598
    • LOADER
• RHINO
  • LIMITED WARRANTY
  • 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
  • 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the ...
  • 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.
  • 1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel, oil, or lubricants, ...
  • 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
  • 2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.
  • 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.
  • 2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer, whether or not the claim is approved. Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for...
  • 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
  • 3.01. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • 3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.
  • 3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLU...
  • 3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
  • 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
  • 4.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.
  • 4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
  • 4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
  • 4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
• TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
  • RHINO®