Document Outline

• TW84
• OPERATOR’S MANUAL
  • RHINO®
• To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
  • ROTARY CUTTER
• Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide
• one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
• 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
    • SAFETY SECTION
    • 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Spanish Translation
      • 1a. 00749117 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard
    • 2. 00756004 1*** DANGER Shield Missing
    • 3. 00756005 1*** DANGER Rotating Driveline
    • 4. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repair Shields & Guards
    • 5. 00756059 (0)1 WARNING Leak Detection
    • 6. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/Thrown Objects
    • 7. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Hazards
    • 8. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts, Rotary
      • 8a. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Rotating Driveline Translation
    • 9. 03200347 * REFLECT SMV
    • 10. 00764848 0(1) INSTRUC Drawbar-to-PTO Adj.
      • 10a. 00763613 1 INSTRUC Attention Slip Clutch Adj.
    • 11. D114*** 1 INSTRUC 1000 RPM PTO
      • . D103*** 1 INSTRUC 540 RPM PTO
      • 11a. 00763977 1 INSTRUC Notice to Owner
    • 12. 99101 (0)1 NAME Rhino (2 x 7-3/8)
    • 13. D302 2 LOGO Rhino (4-7/8 x 16-3/4)
    • 14. 00777394 1 WARNING Towing Warnings
    • 15. D303 2 NAME Rhino (4-3/8 x 16-3/4)
    • 16. 00760604 (2)3 NAME Twister TW84
    • 17. NFS 1 SRL PLT TW84 Serial Plate
    • 18. 1458383 2 REFLECT Red Reflector
    • 19. 00776031 1 Canister, Operators Manual
    • 20. 00760962C 1 Operators Manual
    • 21. 10058000 3 Bolt
    • 22. 00017000 3 Lockwasher
    • 23. 00024100 3 Flatwasher
    • 24. 02959924 3 Locknut
  • Decal Description
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Attention Owner/Operator
    • INTRODUCTION SECTION
  • STANDARD A-FRAME ASSEMBLY
  • OPTIONAL A-FRAME ASSEMBLY
    • 1. Insert bushing (5) into lower end of each A-Frame half (1 & 2). Position each A-Frame half so the large hole in the top is to...
    • 2. Install bushing (8) between braces (3) through top rear hole of A-frame and insert bolt (12), flatwasher (14) and locknut (13).
    • 3. Install bushing (22) between A-Frame halves (1 & 2) and insert bolt (23) and locknut (13). Install bushings (6) through Braces (4) and install bolt 3/4 x 5 (10), flatwashers (14) and locknut (13).
    • 4. Attach Braces (3) to Braces (4) with bushings (6), bolt 3/4 x 2-1/2 (16), and locknut (13). Retain the rear of Braces (3) tog...
    • 5. Install Brace supports (4) to the rear lugs on the Main Frame with bolts 3/4 x 2 (10), flatwashers (14), bushings (6) and locknuts (13).
  • SINGLE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY - LIFT TYPE
  • DUAL TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY - LIFT TYPE
  • PULL-TYPE
    • TONGUE
    • AXLE
    • CONTROL RODS
    • HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT
    • WHEELS
    • FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equipment) AND CHAINGUARDS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AT EXTRA COST)
      • 1. Attach the front Bracket (1) to the front of the mower with 4 - 1/2" x 3" Bolts (5), Locknuts (6), and washers (7).
      • 2. Attach the front Deflector to the Bracket with Strap (3), 3/8" x 1-1/2" Bolts (6), and Locknuts (4).
        • 1. Attach the Right Guard Mounting Plate (1) & the Left Chain Guard Mounting Plate (2) to the mower with 1/ 2" x 1-1/2" Bolts (3...
    • CHAIN GUARD (EXTRA EQUIPMENT)
      • 1. Attach the Chain Guard Assembly (1) to the mower with 1/2" x 3-1/2"Bolts (2), and Locknuts (3). Then attach Side Mounting Bra...
        • 1. Attach the Right Chain Guard Mounting Plate (1) & the Left Chain Guard Mounting Plate (2) to the mower with 1/2" x 1-1/2" Bol...
  • DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
    • 1. Attach the slip clutch end of the driveline to the gearbox input shaft securely. Make certain that the slip clutch is fully o...
    • SLIPCLUTCH SHIELD ASSEMBLY (Figure Asm-R-0130)
    • CHECK CHAINS (EXTRA EQUIPMENT) FOR LIFT MODELS
  • JACKSHAFT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (FIGURE -PULL TYPE)
    • ASSEMBLY SECTION
    • OPERATION SECTION
• OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
    • TW84
    • 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
  • 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
    • Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
    • 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
    • 3.2 Tractor Safety Devices
    • 3.3 Tractor Horsepower
    • 3.4 3-Point Hitch
    • 3.5 Drawbar-Pull Type Mower
    • 3.6 Front End Weight
    • 3.7 Power Take Off (PTO)
    • 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
      • 4.1 Boarding the Tractor
      • 4.2 Dismounting the Tractor
    • 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
    • 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
      • 6.1 Connecting the Mower-Lift Type
        • 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed..
        • 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.
        • 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the r...
        • 4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
        • 5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of holes of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
        • 6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
        • 7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
        • 8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
      • 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type
        • 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from the end of the PTO shaft to the hitch point.
        • 2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached parking jack to raise or lower the tongue clevis to the height of the tr...
        • 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn off the engine, secure the tractor in position, and dismount.
        • 4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Add ad...
        • 5. Securely attach mower safety chain from mower tongue to tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
        • 6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower main frame.
        • 7. If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports. Pressure may need to be relieved from the system to allow for ease of attachment.
        • 8. If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks,...
      • 6.3 Safety Chains
    • 7. SETTING THE MOWER
      • 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
      • 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the ground than desire...
      • 3. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.
      • 4. Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.
      • 5. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side. .
      • 6. Securely block up the mower at this height.
      • 7. Remove the bolts securing the tailwheel beam support brackets and allow the tailwheel(s) to rest at ground level. Align beam ...
      • 8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2º" before the tail wheel(s) leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain.
    • 7.1 Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type
      • 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
      • 2. Using the tailwheel rachet jack or hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than t...
      • 3. Adjust the mower leveling rod so that the front of the mower is approximately 3/4” lower that the rear.
      • 4. If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sw...
      • 7.2 Setting Deck Pitch
    • 8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
      • 8.1 Driveline Length Check
    • 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
      • 9.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
      • 9.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
      • 9.3 Cutting Component Inspection
  • 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
    • 10.1 Starting the Tractor
    • 10.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
    • 10.3 Raising the Mower
    • 10.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower
    • 10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
    • 11. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 11.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
      • 11.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions
      • 11.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
      • 11.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
      • 11.5 Operating the Mower
      • 11.6 Shutting Down the Implement
    • 12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
    • 13. MOWER STORAGE
    • 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 14.1 Transporting on Public Roadways
      • 14.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement
    • 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
      • Problem Possible Cause Remedy
        • Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline.
        • Blade broken. Replace Blades in sets.
        • Blade Carrier bent. Repair or replace Carrier.
        • Blade Hub not properly Remove Hub, check for wear
        • seated on Shaft. and replace or seat properly.
        • blades changed at the same blades.
        • time?
        • Blade Broken. Replace blades, in set.
        • Blade Carrier Bent. Replace carrier.
        • Blade hub not properly Remove hub, check tapered spline
        • seated on shaft. clean and replace.
        • New Blade matched with Replace Blades in sets.
        • worn Blade.
        • Blade rotation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrier.
        • Using Straight Blades. Use Fan Blades in grass.
        • Carrier RPM too low. Increase PTO speed.
        • Mower not level. Adjust machine level (in very
        • heavy weeds, 1/2" to 1" low in front).
        • Tractor tires mashing down grass. Use offset adapter to move cutter to
        • the left.
        • Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed by shifting to a
        • lower gear.
        • Blades locked back. Free blades.
        • Blades riding up due to blade bolt Replace blade bolts.
        • wear.
        • Blades bent up. Replace Blades.
        • Blades too soft. Replace Blades; with hardened,
        • high-quality, Rhino Blades from the
        • manufacturer.
        • Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier.
        • Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
        • Rough gears. Run in or change Gears.
        • Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
        • Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
        • Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race.
        • Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal.
        • Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.
        • of Seal.
        • Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
        • Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.
        • Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.
        • No Oil Seal Install Oil Seal
        • Oil too light. Use EP140.
        • Bearings loose. Adjust Bearings.
        • Vent Plug stopped up. Open Vent Plug.
        • open.
        • in turns. drawbars.
        • (Right Hand threads)
        • Worn Blade Bolt. Replace Bolt.
        • Blade Carrier bent. Straighten or replace Blade Carrier.
        • Blades on upside down. Turn Blades right side up and tighten.
        • ground speed.
        • Slow down or raise Mower.
        • or raise Mower. Use protective device.
        • Springs weak. Replace Springs.
        • Improper adjustment. Re-adjust Slip Clutch
        • Too much power for Reduce ground speed and
        • Slip Clutch. material intake.
        • Friction Facings worn. Replace Facings.
        • Oil on Facings. Replace Facings.
        • Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
        • approximately 5/8".
        • Oil level too high. Lower oil level to Plug.
      • MAINTENANCE SECTION
    • Lubrication
    • GEARBOX
    • TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
  • DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
    • BLADE SERVICING
    • BLADE SHARPENING
    • BLADE REMOVAL
    • BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
    • BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION
  • SLIP CLUTCH
    • SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE
      • 1. Loosen nuts (#10) Mnt-R-0109 until the spring is free and then retighten approximately one turn.
      • 2. Attach machine to tractor, set engine at approximately half throttle and quickly engage PTO. This procedure will break clutch facings loose and allow the proper torque to be maintained.
      • 3. Return nuts and bolts to original position. - See Mnt-R-0109.
  • MOWER STORAGE
    • 1. Thoroughly clean the cutter.
    • 2. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
    • 3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
    • 4. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
    • 5. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.
    • 6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.
    • TORQUE CHART
      • TW84
      • ROTARY CUTTER
• RHINO
  • LIMITED WARRANTY
    • 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
    • 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purch...
    • 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, neglig...
    • 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 returni...
    • 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 ENTI...
    • 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.
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