Blue Rhino TM72 - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
SAFETY SECTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1
General Safety Instructions and Practices .........................................................................................................1-2
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices .......................................................................................................1-3
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ....................................................................................1-6
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices ....................................................1-13
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................................................................... 1-14
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................... 1-16
Decal Location ................................................................................................................................................. 1-19
Decal Description ............................................................................................................................................. 1-21
Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................ 1-30
INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................3-2
A-FRAME ATTACHMENT FOR TM60-72-84 ....................................................................................................3-3
A-FRAME ATTACHMENT FOR TM100 .............................................................................................................3-4
CASTER WHEEL ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................................3-5
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT - TO GEARBOX ....................................................................................................3-6
OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ............................................................................................................4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................................4-4
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Safety Devices .......................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Horsepower ...........................................................................................................................................4-6
Tractor 3-Point Hitch ..........................................................................................................................................4-6
Front End Weight ...............................................................................................................................................4-6
Power Take Off (PTO) .......................................................................................................................................4-7
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .........................................................................................................4-7
Boarding the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-8
Dismounting the Tractor .....................................................................................................................................4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR ..............................................................................................................................4-9
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ...........................................................................................4-9
Connecting the Mower ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10
SETTING THE MOWER .................................................................................................................................. 4-10
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................. 4-11
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-12
Driveline Length Modification ........................................................................................................................... 4-12
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-14
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-15
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-15
Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check .......................................................................................................... 4-17
Cutting Component Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 4-18
Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 4-19
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-22
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-23