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DISC
MOWER
AGM52, AGM62, AGM72,
& AGM82 Disc Mower
Published 10/10
Part No. 00787389
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. C01- Cover
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RHINO
1020 S. Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, IL 60936
800-446-5158
Email: parts@servis-rhino.com
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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
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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. It is important that Every Mower Operator be educated in the operation of their mowing equipment and be abl
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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:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY SECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES -------------------------------------------------- 1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ------------------------------------------------- 1-3 EQUIPMENT OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ------------------------------------- 1-5 CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES --------------- 1-12 TRAN
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1. SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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SAFETY General Safety Instructions And Practices A 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 Safet
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SAFETY SAFETY Operator Safety Instructions and Practices The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the PTO has been turned off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased. (S3PT-10) “Wait a minute...Save a life!” Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operato
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SAFETY 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 shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to operate the equipment safely. Before op
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SAFETY SAFETY Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up. (SGM-09) Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working around utility and municipal obstructions. Never allow the Mower to contact any utility, municipal, or other type structure. Clearly mark all mowing obstructions and consult local utility providers for a safe c
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SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always set the parking brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9) Never allow children
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SAFETY SAFETY In addition to the instructions described in the manual follow all general safety and accident prevention rules. Before operating the machine or performing maintenance read and understand the instructions. The labels affixed to the machine call attention to safety precautions that shall be followed. Make sure that safety labels are legible. Clean and replace them if necessary. Before maintenance, adjustment or cleaning, lower the machine to the ground, turn off
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SAFETY Do not get on the machine or allows riders while the machine is in operation. After hitching make sure that the drive shaft is installed properly. Make sure that the drive shaft guards are in good conditions. Replace worn or damaged drive shaft guards. When the machine is not connected to the power takeoff, the hydraulic hoses and the drive shaft shall be properly secured to their support elements. Make sure that hydraulic hoses are properly inst
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SAFETY SAFETY Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23) Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in serious injury or death. (SG-26) Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls only while properly seated in the Tractor seat with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadver
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SAFETY The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, the blades could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as metal guard rails and concrete structures. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles. (SGM-4) Extreme care should be taken when oper
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SAFETY SAFETY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and Tractor: -Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accesible location. -Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust. -Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor. -Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas. -Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive sli
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SAFETY Disc Mowers rotate at a very high rate of speed (3000 RPM). Vibration due to missing, broken, or unbalanced components may cause serious imbalance and lead to rapid failure of components and possible bodily injury from components failure or thrown objects. KEEP BLADE BOLTS AND DISC ATTACHING BOLTS TIGHTENED TO A SPECIFIED IN OPERATORS MANUAL TO ASSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE ASSEMBLIES. (SDM-3) There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of the Disc M
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SAFETY SAFETY This Implement may be wider than the Tractor. Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign posts, guard rails, concrete abutments or other solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and Tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control, serious injury, or even death. Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles. (S3PT-12) Make certain that the “Slow Moving V
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SAFETY Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle. Never tow the Implement and another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the Implement at speeds over 20 MPH. (STI-06) Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, an
