Document Outline

• FX17/FX21
• FLEX FLAIL
• OPERATOR’S MANUAL
  • RHINO®
• To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
• 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
    • ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION
      • 1. 1458393 2 REFLECT Yellow Reflector
      • 2. 02967668 3 DANGER Thrown Objects
      • 3. 00777058 N/A SER PLATE Serial Plate FX21
      • 4. D301 4 LOGO Rhino
      • 5. 02962765 4 DANGER Pinch Points
      • 6. 000108 3 INSTRUCT Operating Instructions
      • 7. 00776749 3 NAME Flex Flail
      • 8. D536 3 INSTRUCT Height Adjustment
      • 9. 002369 3 DANGER Multiple Hazard
      • 10. 00753840 2 DANGER Folding Wings
      • 11. 002425 3 DANGER Front Shield
      • 12. 00725739 3 WARNING Repair Shields
      • 13. 00725746 2 PELIGRO Get Manual Translated
      • 14. D102 1 INSTRUCT Drawbar-to-PTO Distance
      • 15. 00756059 1 DANGER Leak Detection
      • 16. D103 2 WARNING 540 RPM PTO
      • 17. 00763536 2 WARNING Disengage
      • 18. 00758194 2 WARNING Pinch Point Belt
      • 19. 00763977 2 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
      • 20. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Rhino Parts
      • 21. 00756494 2 DANGER D/L Multiple Hazard
      • 22. 00773723 2 PELIGRO Driveline Translation
      • 23. D302 3 LOGO Rhino
      • 24. 02962765 2 DANGER Pinch Points
      • 25. 00776748 2 NAME Flex Flail 21
      • 26. 00775933 1 WARNING Guard Missing
      • 27. 1458392 4 REFLECT Red Reflector
      • 28. 000678 2 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside
      • 29. 02964510 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts
      • 30. 001830 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart
      • 31. 00776031 1 ---------------- Canister, Operators Manual
      • 32. 10058000 3 ---------------- Bolt
      • 33. 00024100 3 ---------------- Flatwasher
      • 34. 02959924 3 ---------------- Locknut
      • 35. 00776900C 1 ---------------- FX17/FX21 Operators Manual
      • 36. D518 1 WARNING Jack Positioning
      • SAFETY SECTION
• Decal Description
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Attention Owner/Operator
    • INTRODUCTION SECTION
  • SETUP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
    • 1. To reverse direction of cuttershaft rotation, three left hand parts must be ordered: belt guard, outboard bearing plate, and an idler pulley arm. A front trash deflector is also required. Refer to the parts section of this manual for part numbers ...
    • 2. With the mower housing securely blocked up, remove cuttershaft and turn 180 degrees.
    • 3. Remove gearbox cuttershaft drive pulley and outboard bearing plate. Attach new mounting plate to opposite side of mower housing.
    • 4. Remove four gearbox bolts and rotate gearbox 180 deg. to new position.
    • 5. Install cuttershaft pulley, gearbox output pulley, idler arm pulley assembly, and belt on housing right side.
    • 6. Attach new belt guard.
      • 1. Remove skid plate, front cover plate, and front shield.
      • 2. Loosen powerband belt tensioner and remove powerband belt from gearbox sheave.
      • 3. Remove four gearbox bolts and remove gearbox.
      • 4. Change positions of gearbox vented plug and drain plug.
      • 5. Rotate gearbox 180 deg. and remount.
      • 6. Replace powerband belt and retension.
      • 7. Reattach skid plate, front cover plate, and front shield.
  • CUTTER KNIFE INSTALLATION
    • WING DRIVELINE TIMING
    • SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT
    • RollerScraper Assembly Instruction Sheet - Part No. 5057W
      • 1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface, and completely lower the mower to the ground.
      • 2. Working with one head at a time, place a jack under the cutter housing and raise the head such that the roller is slightly elevated from the ground.
      • 3. Remove and discard the four carriage bolts that retain the two roller brackets. (See ASM-FL-0020.) These are the same bolts that would be removed to adjust the height.
      • 4. Attach the two scraper brackets as shown in ASM-FL-0021. Use four of the new ½ x 2 in. carriage bolts supplied with the kit since these are longer to accommodate the thickness of the brackets.
      • 5. Attach the scraper to the brackets as shown in Figure 2 using four ½ x 1-1/2 in. carriage bolts, washers, and nuts supplied with the kit.
      • 6. Repeat this process for each head.
      • 7. Verify that all bolts have been tightened.
      • ASSEMBLY SECTION
• RHINO FLEX FLAIL FX17/FX21
• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
    • FX17 FX21
    • 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 Drawbar
      • 3.5 Tractor Hydraulics
      • 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. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
      • Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor
        • 1. The tractor must be equipped to operate at 540 rpm PTO speed and the drawbar length at 14”.
        • 2. Using the parking jack, position the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar.
        • 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower tongue clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, place the tractor in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
        • 4. To connect the mower, place two 1” flatwashers(1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Insert a 1”diameter grade 5 or 8 bolt(3) through clevis and drawbar and retain in position with a 1” locknut(4). Tighten t...
        • 5. After connecting the mower you can adjust tongue clevis up or down to level out mower. Note: Frame must always be angled down 3 to 4 degrees so that wing mower head cut height can be properly set. There are four settings to choose from. First two ...
        • 6. Securely attach the mower safety chain to the tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
        • 7. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of the mower.
    • 5.1 Connecting Mower Hydraulics
      • 1. With the tractor shut down and secured in position, move the hydraulic remote valve lever back and forth several times or place the hydraulic lever in the float position to relieve all hydraulic pressure. When connecting the mower hydraulic lines ...
      • 2. Connect mower hydraulic hose to the tractor remote port. Ensure the coupler locks in place making a good connection. Different tractor models receive hydraulic lines differently. Refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for connecting and operatin...
      • 3. Ensure hydraulic hoses will not contact or become entangled with mower drivelines, do not bind when turning, or become pinched or kinked when operating, raising, and lowering the mower.
    • 6. SETTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
      • 1. The mower’s cutting height is set by positioning the roller assembly for each mower section. Each section must be set at the same height to ensure an even cut across the entire width of the mower.
      • 2. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface and completely lower the mower to the ground.
      • 3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
      • 4. One section at a time, place lifting device (scissors jack or hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.
      • 5. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop unexpectedly and cause injury.
      • 6. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with cutter housing, then reinstall hardware.
      • 7. Lower cutter housing to the ground and remove lifting device.
      • 8. Set cutting height according to procedures above for remaining two cutter sections. Make sure that all three rollers are set at the same height to ensure a even cut across the entire width of the mower.
    • 7. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
      • 7.1 Driveline Length Check
      • 7.2 Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline
    • 8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
      • 8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
      • 8.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
    • 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 9.1 Starting the Tractor
      • 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
      • 9.3 Operating the Mower Wings
      • 9.4 Driving the Tractor and Implements
      • 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
    • 10. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
      • 10.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions
      • 10.3 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
      • 10.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed
      • 10.5 Operating the Mower
      • 10.6 Shutting Down the Implement
    • 11. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
    • 12. MOWER STORAGE
    • 13. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 13.1 Hauling the Tractor and Implement
  • 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
    • Check for missing Knives on Replace missing Knives.
    • Cuttershaft.
    • Check to see if Knives are free Free Knives so they swing.
    • swinging.
    • Blade broken or bent. Replace Blades.
    • Cuttershaft bent. Replace Cuttershaft.
    • Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace Driveline.
    • Implement & Tractor yokes must
    • be in line.
    • Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
    • Excessive trash build-up. Remove trash.
    • around gearbox.
    • Bearings or Gears set up. Consult your Dealer.
    • improperly.
    • Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
    • (Rubbing on pulleys or belt)
    • Worn Bearing or Gear. Replace Bearing or Gear.
    • Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
    • Shaft rough in Oil Seal area. Replace or repair Shaft.
    • Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Shield.
    • Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on
    • OD of Seal.
    • Oil level too high. Drain Oil to proper level.
    • Sand hole in Casting. Replace Castings or Gearbox.
    • Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.
    • TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
      • . Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
      • Soft “Will Fit” Knives Use genuine Rhino Knives.
      • Cutting to close to ground. Raise cut height.
      • Quick Coupler not completely Complete connections.
      • connected.
      • Vent Hole Small leakage amount is normal.
      • Piston Seal worn. Replace Piston Seal.
      • Cylinder wall scored or pitted. Replace Cylinder.
      • Wrong Piston Ring on Piston. Use correct Piston Rings.
      • clogging. Blade Dull. Check Blades for sharpness.
      • Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry.
      • Grass too long. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
      • Travel speed too fast. Use a lower tractor gear.
      • PTO RPM too low. Mow at engine RPM to match 540
      • PTO RPM.
      • Rough, uneven ground. Lower Rollers.
      • Use a slower speed.
      • Turning Tractor too fast. Slow down when turning.
      • Mower deck not level. Level the mowing deck.
      • Blades dull or unbalanced. Sharpen or balance blades.
      • Deck underside plugged. Clean underside of deck.
      • Grass too high. Mow 3-1/2: and recut lower.
    • TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
      • Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
      • Housing plugged. Clean underside of deck.
      • Spring broke and Belt off Idler. Replace Spring or adjust Belt.
      • Housing plugged. Clean underside of Housing.
      • Debris around pulleys. Remove Deck Belt Shield and clean
      • out debris.
      • Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
      • OPERATION SECTION
      • MAINTENANCE SECTION
    • Maintenance Instructions
    • Daily Checks
• Mower Lubrication
  • Gearbox Oil Level
  • REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBELTS
    • 1. Place unit on ground or support securely.
    • 2. Remove belt guard.
    • 3. Remove idler arm spring (1).
    • 4. Remove extension shaft housing mounting bracket front bolt (2) and loosen rear bolt (3).
    • 5. Pivot extension shaft housing mounting bracket assembly. Remove old belts and install new ones.
    • 6. Reinstall front mounting bolt then secure extension shaft housing mounting bracket to unit.
    • 7. Reinstall idler arm spring and belt guard.
  • ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT
    • 1. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemblies from mower. Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller assembly.
    • 2. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies off each end of roller.
    • 3. Remove roller bearing and housing assembly attaching hardware. Remove assembly from bracket. Inspect seal between assembly and bracket for brittleness, cracks, wear and tear. Replace if necessary.
    • 4. Remove grease fitting from the top of bearing housing.
    • 5. Remove bearing from housing by rotating Bearing 90O sideways and line up with notches in Bearing Housing then pull out.
    • 6. Install new bearing into housing. Bearing must be installed with grease hole in bearing aligned with grease fitting hole in housing.
    • 7. Reinstall grease fitting to housing. Grease Fitting must have locking pin installed which inserts into grease hole in bearing when installed. If Grease Fitting does not have a pin, order a new grease fitting. Grease fitting must be tight and seate...
    • 8. Attach roller bearing and housing assembly to bracket with seal between housing and bracket.
    • 9. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies on each end of roller.
    • 10. Check bearing for proper installation in housing by gently rocking bearing and bracket assembly in end of roller. Play should be slight to none at all.
    • 11. Install roller and bearing and bracket assemblies on mower.
    • 12. Lubricate roller bearing until lubricant can be seen coming out between roller and bearing housing.
  • CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT
    • 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horizontal height; then, securely support ends of cutterhousing.
    • 2. Remove enough knives to place a floor jack under center of cuttershaft.
    • 3. Securely support cuttershaft.
    • 4. Remove outboard fender-outboard bearings or wing drivelines-wing inboard bearings. Loosen setscrews securing bearing inner race to cuttershaft. Use special 3/16 hex allen wrench which has been shortened to reach into bearings.
    • 5. Remove fasteners securing bearing and housing assembly to cutterhousing; then remove bearing and housing assembly.
    • 6. Using a jack to hold up cuttershaft in proper alignment, install bearing and housing assembly to cutter unit and make certain that bearing setscrew is located in keyway on cuttershaft. Grease bearing and install cap over fitting.
    • 7. Replace outboard fender or wing driveline. Make sure to time wing drivelines properly before reconnecting.
    • 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horizontal height; then, securely support ends of cutter housing.
    • 2. Remove enough knives to place a floor jack under center of cuttershaft.
    • 3. Securely support cuttershaft. IMPORTANT: The cuttershaft must remain supported while changing bearings. NOTE: Steps 4, 5, & 6 are for rear head only.
    • 4. Remove Belt Guard.
    • 5. Remove spring from idler arm.
    • 6. Remove extension shaft housing mounting bracket fasteners at the cutterhousing. Pivot mounting bracket assembly and remove drive belt.
    • 7. Remove fasteners that secure pulley or driveline flange to cuttershaft. Remove pulley or driveline flange and key.
    • 8. Remove fasteners securing inboard bearing and housing assembly to cutterhousing; then, remove bearing and housing assembly.
    • 9. Using a jack to hold cuttershaft in proper alignment, install inboard bearing and housing assembly to cutter unit. Grease bearing and instal cap over fitting.
    • 10. Reinstall key and pulley. Secure with cuttershaft fasteners.
    • 11. Remove jack and check shaft rotation. Reinstall knives which were removed.
    • 12. Reinstall drive belts then secure motor mounting bracket to cutterhousing.
    • 13. Reinstall idler arm spring.
    • 14. Reinstall belt guard.
    • 15. Remove supports, lower unit to ground and test unit.
• CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT
  • 1. Place unit on the ground or securely support at a convenient height.
  • 2. Remove cuttershaft bearing and housing assemblies as in Cuttershaft Bearing Replacement. After removing both assemblies, the cuttershaft can be removed and a new one installed. It may be necessary to remove two sets of knives nearest the drive end...
  • 3. Install new bearing and housing assemblies.
  • CUTTER KNIVES
  • WING DRIVELINE TIMING
• Proper Torque for Fasteners
• General Information on Flail Mower Vibration
  • FLAIL MOWERS
    • INFORMATION BULLETIN NO. 5
  • FX17/FX21
  • FLEX FLAIL
• 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 purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) th...
  • 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®
• Safety Section.pdf
  • 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
  • Decal Location
    • ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION
      • 1. 1458393 2 REFLECT Yellow Reflector
      • 2. 02967668 3 DANGER Thrown Objects
      • 3. 00777058 N/A SER PLATE Serial Plate FX21
      • 4. D301 4 LOGO Rhino
      • 5. 02962765 4 DANGER Pinch Points
      • 6. 000108 3 INSTRUCT Operating Instructions
      • 7. 00776749 3 NAME Flex Flail
      • 8. D536 3 INSTRUCT Height Adjustment
      • 9. 002369 3 DANGER Multiple Hazard
      • 10. 00753840 2 DANGER Folding Wings
      • 11. 002425 3 DANGER Front Shield
      • 12. 00725739 3 WARNING Repair Shields
      • 13. 00725746 2 PELIGRO Get Manual Translated
      • 14. D102 1 INSTRUCT Drawbar-to-PTO Distance
      • 15. 00756059 1 DANGER Leak Detection
      • 16. D103 2 WARNING 540 RPM PTO
      • 17. 00763536 2 WARNING Disengage
      • 18. 00758194 2 WARNING Pinch Point Belt
      • 19. 00763977 2 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
      • 20. 00760657 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Rhino Parts
      • 21. 00756494 2 DANGER D/L Multiple Hazard
      • 22. 00773723 2 PELIGRO Driveline Translation
      • 23. D302 3 LOGO Rhino
      • 24. 02962765 2 DANGER Pinch Points
      • 25. 00776748 2 NAME Flex Flail 21
      • 26. 00775933 1 WARNING Guard Missing
      • 27. 1458392 4 REFLECT Red Reflector
      • 28. 000678 2 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside
      • 29. 02964510 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts
      • 30. 001830 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart
      • 31. 00776031 1 ---------------- Canister, Operators Manual
      • 32. 10058000 3 ---------------- Bolt
      • 33. 00024100 3 ---------------- Flatwasher
      • 34. 02959924 3 ---------------- Locknut
      • 35. 00776900C 1 ---------------- FX17/FX21 Operators Manual
      • 36. 00777394 1 WARNING Tow
      • 37. 03200347 1 SMV Symbol
      • 38. D518 1 WARNING Jack Positioning
  • Decal Description
    • Federal Laws and Regulations
      • SAFETY SECTION
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