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Alamo 2500 - page 1
© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2500 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00767428C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com REAR MOUNTED BLADE This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maint ained with the un it at all ti ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 2
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe- minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows r easonable safety practices. Th e manufacturer ha s designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment proper ly attach ed to mini ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 3
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION .............. ................................ .................................................. ............ 1-1 Safety Messages .......................... ................ ................ ................ ................. ................ ..... ................. ............ 1-2 Decal Location ....... ....... ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 4
Lubrication ............. ............. ................ ................. ................ ................ ............. .......................... ................ ..... 5-2 Proper Torque For Fasteners .............................. ... ............. ................ ................ ................ ...... ................. ..... 5-3 ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 5
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Alamo 2500 - page 6
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Safety Messages A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of yo ur equipment, your surroun dings, and observing c ertain precautions . The fi ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 7
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you have r ead and completely under stand th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor engine suddenly in a n ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 8
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year- old children who are ma ture and responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they have read and underst and the Operato r ’s Manuals, been tr ained ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 9
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause perm anent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 10
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken p a rts, and leaky or loose fitting s. Make sure a ll pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maint ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 11
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Operate the T ractor and/or Implement control s on ly while prop erly seated in the T ractor seat with the seat belt secure ly fastened around y ou. Inadvertent movement of the T ractor or Implement may ca use serious injury or death. (SG-29) Be particularly ca reful when transp ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 12
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rear Blades can fall down if not p roperly suppo rted. Always use the st and on the front hitch or block up securely to prev ent falling and possible crushing injury and/o r back injury from lifting heavy comp onents. (SBL-5) PA R T S I N F O R M A T I O N Rhino products are desi ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 13
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this p roduct to promote safe operation. Da mage to the decals may occur while in shipping, us e, or reconditio ning. Rhino c ares about t he safety of its custom ers, operat ors, and bystanders, and will replace th e safety d ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 14
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Penetration 3. 00760657 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Rhino Part s 4. 999000 1 W ARNING Multi-Ha zard for Blades 5. 999200 1 W AR NING Multi-Hazard General 6. 03200347 * REF ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 15
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o ruptur e SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting se ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 16
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W AR NING!- Multiple Haza rd and General Safety P/N 999200 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease P/N 000678 Operator's M ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 17
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY P/N D303 Logo Produc t Name: Rhin o 2500 Logo P/N 00767430 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 18
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Orange Refle ctor . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458398 8 FT Logo - Moldboard Dimension P/N 00785886 10 FT Logo - Moldboard Dimension P/N 00785888 12 FT Logo - Moldboard Dimension P/N 00785889 ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 19
SAFETY 2500 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 00776031 ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 20
SAFETY 2500 01 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations concern ing employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not intend ed as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 21
Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 22
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2500 is designed with care and built with quality materials by s killed workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The purp ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 23
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo G roup Inc. INTRODUCTION The 2500 blad e is available in wid ths of 10' and 12 ' and features a massive CA T II-III thr ee-point hitch and quick-hitch. The 12' model is rated for up to 175 PTO HP wheel-typ e tractors. Hydraulic adjustment of the mainframe swing, moldboar ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 24
INTRODUCTION 2500 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, an d know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in fu ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 25
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Alamo 2500 - page 26
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly of Moldboard to Mainframe The Rhino 2500 Blade is shipped in two bundles. The Mainframe, A-Fr ame and Moldboard Carrier are in one bundle; the M oldboard is in the second bundle. The asse mbly of the Moldboard to the Moldboard Carrier is m ade by inserting the Mol ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 27
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach Moldboard T ilt Cylinder with the Rod End attach ed to the Moldboar d as shown in Figure Asm-0001 . Attach the Moldboa rd Pivot Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0003 Attach the Mainfra me Swing Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0004 or op tional Manual Adjusting Links. ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 28
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) Mounting Holes have been provided for moun ting the Gauge Wheel to the Mainframe. Dual or Single Wheels with lam inated punc ture proof or pneumatic tires are optional. Assembly of the Hydraulic Cylinder to the Gauge Wh eel Beam must be in the ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 29
ASSEMBLY 2500 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Control V alv e (Extra Equipm ent) A three-spool, fo ur way Hydraulic Control V alve, open center or closed center , is available as Accessory Equipment. This allows you to operate four Hydraulic Cylinders from two remote outlets. Connect the 3-spool V alve to on ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 30
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Alamo 2500 - page 31
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Alamo 2500 - page 32
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 2500 REAR MOUNTED BLADE OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Rhino 25 00 should now be assemb led and inspected for an y evidence of defective or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of d amage should be repo rted to your dealer imm ediately . After Hydraulic Lin es ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 33
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications Max. 2-Wheel Drive T rac tor HP: (PTO) 10’ 225 HP (PTO) 12’ 175 HP Max. Front Wheel Assist T ractor: HP (PTO) 10’ 200 HP HP (PTO) 12’ 160 HP Moldboard Widt h 10’ or 12’ Moldboard Dimensio n 1/2” x 20” Cutting Ed ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 34
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA T OR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associa ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 35
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS Operating the blade with a tractor th at does not meet the following requirement s may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential dan ger to the ope rator and p assersby . T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Ov ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 36
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-point hitch m ust be rated to lift at least 2260 lbs. for the 10’ and 2400 lbs. for the 12 ’. The 2500 can att ach to tractor ’s with either a CA T II or III hitc h. Refer to t he tractor ope rator ’s manual for the cate ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 37
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and step s for supp ort when boar ding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure the seat belt around you. Never all ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 38
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACT OR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Review the tractor operator ’s manual an d consult an authorized dealer for tractor ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 39
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade 1. Shorten or remove th e tractor drawbar to avoi d interference when raising and lowering the rear blade.. 2. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the blade with the 3- point lift arms positioned betw een the res ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 40
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection a nd service of the implement and tr actor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspe cting that all safety devices are equipped and fun ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 41
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Blade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each blade u se, a complete inspection and se rvice is required to ensure the b lade is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repa ired and/or replaced imme diately . T o ensure th ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 42
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 43
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade & Box Blade PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Blade ID# _____________________ Make__________________________ Date: _________________________ Shift___________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has sto ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 44
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge o f the model being op erated and precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 45
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point co ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 46
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ractor and Blade S tart of f driving at a slow spee d and gradually increase you r speed while maint aining complete control of the tractor and bl ade. Moving slow ly at first will a lso prevent the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering contr ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 47
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Operating the Blade Only operate the blade from the tractor ope rator ’s seat with the seatb elt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab. Ditching (V -T ype Ditch) T ilt the Moldboard to the desired angle ( ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 48
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Shutting Down the Implement Park the tractor on a leve l surface, place the transmission in park or neutral and apply the parking br ake, lower the attached implement to the ground, shut down the engine, remove th e key , and wait for all motion to come to a compl ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 49
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When transporting, only raise the bl ade enough to clear gr ound obstac les to prevent tipping, especially when traveling thro ugh rough terra in. 1 1. BLADE STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the bla de at the end of the season is critic al to ma intaining it s a ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 50
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before tran sporting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together . Locking the pedals ensures tha t both wheels brak e simultaneou sly while stopping, especially when making an emergency st ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 51
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Mo ving V ehicle) em blem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipment tra veling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a trian gular bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Ma ke sur ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 52
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the b rakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 0023 12.2 Hauling the T r actor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and w ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 53
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightene d, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binde rs to apply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the securin ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 54
OPERATION 2500 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. T roubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy Shearing M/B Carrier Lack of lu brication Lubricate Pivot Pin Pivot Pin Bolt Bolt not tightened properly Tig hten Bolt to proper torque Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld pull Can be removed but will ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 55
Maintenanc e Section 5-1 MAINTENANCE SECTION ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 56
MAINTENANCE 2500 01 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication The Rhino 2500 is a rugged, dependable Blade tha t should perform satisfacto rily with the following preventive maintenan ce: Lubricate the Moldboar d Pivot Pin, the Moldb oard T ilt Pin, and Mainfram e Swing Pin on the A- Frame after e very 10 hours ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 57
MAINTENANCE 2500 01 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fastener s. Wh en bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned in ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 58
RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Servis-Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purc haser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods pur- chased are free from defects in ma ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 59
T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thorou ghly and follow these dire ctions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each sect ion where you ca n easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (192 8.5 ...
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Alamo 2500 - page 60
2500-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 0076742 8C Printed U.S.A 2500 REAR MOUNTED BLADE ...
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