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FM100
Rotary Mower
Published 02/04 Part No. 00767123C
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation
Instructions contained in this manual before operating the
equipment.
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RHINO
1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
$0.00
Email: parts@servis-rhino.com © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety and common sen
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BE SAFE! BE ALERT! BE ALIVE! BE TRAINED before operating the Mower! Safety Training Makes the Difference In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
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Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual Requester Name: Phone: Requester Address: City State Zip Code Mower Model: Serial Number: Date Purchased: Dealer Salesperson: Dealership Name: Dealership Location: Mail to: AEM Video S
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................................1-2 Decal Location .............................................................................................................................................. 1-11 S
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SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1
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SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before assembling, operating
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SAFETY SAFETY Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and DANGER! completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too operate the Tractor and Implement without supervision. Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation.
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SAFETY DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13) DANGER! Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious injury or even death. (SG-14) DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydrauli
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SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order. (SG-21) WARNING! Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is running. Make sure t
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SAFETY DANGER! Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23) DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement to shi
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SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and main- tained in good working condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, enta
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SAFETY Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DANGER! STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSE- QUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) WARNING! Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or e
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SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Never leave Tractor and Implemented unattended while the implement is in the lifted position. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing. To properly park the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor, lower the stand and put the retaining pin securely in place, or put a secure support under the A-Frame. Lower the implement carefully to the ground. Do not put hands or feet under lif
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SAFETY DANGER! Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS: -Mower Deck Shielding, and Discharge Deflector are installed and in good, working condition; -Mower section is running close to and parallel with the ground without exposed Blades; -Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object z
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SAFETY SAFETY DECAL LOCATION NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this 10 product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, 18 or reconditioning. Rhino cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply). Contact your Rhino dealer to order replacement decals. 18 24 22 17 23 23 ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1
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SAFETY DECALS 1 - 00725746 2- 00749117 3 - 00755742 4A - 00775933 4 - 00756004 5 - 00756005 FM100 02/04 Safety Section 1-12 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY
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SAFETY SAFETY DECALS 7 - 00758194 6 - 00756494 9 - D103 10 - 03200347 8 - 00760657 13 - 99101 11 - 00755691 14 - 00769947 12 - 00763977 FM100 02/04 Safety Section 1-13 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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SAFETY DECALS 17 - 00773723 16 - 00769737 19 - 00776481 FM100 02/04 Safety Section 1-14 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY
