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GK6072 60" & 72" Rear Discharge Finishing Mowers Published 08/01 P/N 00767471C OPERA T OR'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, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual be ...
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TO THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION: Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration Form in full and return it within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain. The use of "will-fi ...
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Gr oup 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 ...
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Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name: Phone: Requester Address: City State Zip Code Mower Mode ...
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 - 1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................. ............................. 1-2 Decal Loc ...
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Safety Section 1-2 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator . Safety is of primary importance to the manufac- turer 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 ...
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Safety Section 1-3 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) PELIGRO! ¡LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO! DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Man ...
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Safety Section 1-4 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. (SGM-11) WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor ...
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Safety Section 1-5 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes ...
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Safety Section 1-6 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY 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 Imp ...
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Safety Section 1-7 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, Hydraulic Tank Shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and main- tained in good working condition. All safety d ...
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Safety Section 1-8 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) DANGER! Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline f ...
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Safety Section 1-9 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in weeds and in heavy grass. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or ...
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Safety Section 1-10 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) PARTS INFORMATION Servis-Rhino mowers ...
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Safety Section 1-11 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY ITEM PART NO. Q T Y LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material 2 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 3 00755742 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects 4 00756004 ((1)) DANGER Driveline Shield Missing-Do Not Operate 4A 00775933 2 WARNING Shield Missing. D ...
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Safety Section 1-12 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY 5 - 00756005 2 - 00749117 - Not Shown (See Inside Front Cover of Manual) 8 - 00760657 7 - 00758194 9 - D103 6 - 00756494 3 - 00755742 4 - 00756004 1 - 00725746 R 04-09-99 ...
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Safety Section 1-14 GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SAFETY This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Emplo ...
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Introduction Section 2-2 INTRODUCTION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. The ...
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Introduction Section 2-3 INTRODUCTION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Your RHINO GK mower is designed for light-duty cutting such as lawn maintenance plus small weed and grass control. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service. DANGER! NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, ...
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Introduction Section 2-4 INTRODUCTION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and Mower. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. B ...
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Assembly Section 3-2 ASSEMBL Y GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 3 2 1 6 4 5 6 6 4 FIGURE 1 The GK60 & 72 Mowers will attach to most tractors with Cat. I Three-Point hitch and a 540 RPM PTO. DO NOT EXCEED HORSEPOWER RECOMMENDATIONS. DANGER! Operating with PTO speed over 540 RPM can cause excessive vibration with subsequent machine ...
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Assembly Section 3-3 ASSEMBL Y GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 1 2 8 3 4 7 5 9 A-FRAME ATTACHMENT (cont'd.) Install floating hitch pins to main frame using either the standard or extended hitch postions. Exploded view shows standard position FIGURE 2 . To install in extended position move flats (1) forward and place bushings (2 ...
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Operation Section 4-2 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the cutter and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn or grass mowing. It is not designed for rough cond ...
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Operation Section 4-3 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR 1. Grab and pull collar on end of attaching yoke toward cutter. 2. Slide yoke (with collar depressed) onto PTO shaft. 3. Move yoke back and forth until locking collar clicks forward and locks the yoke in place. WARNING! When attaching P ...
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Operation Section 4-4 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Enter the area to cut with the cutter operating at PTO speed and, if it becomes necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed during operations, increase or decrease the throttle gradually. To transport, disengage the PTO, raise full transport height. CUTTING SPEED P ...
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Operation Section 4-5 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Driveline in maximum compressed position Driveline in maximum compressed position Driveline in maximum compressed position Driveline in maximum compressed position Driveline in maximum compressed position 1/8 INCH COLORED TAPE FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2 FIGUR ...
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Operation Section 4-6 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1-9/16" 1-9/16" 1-9/16" 1-9/16" 1-9/16" FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance Figure 4 - Front Gauge Wheel Clearance Fi ...
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Operation Section 4-7 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY STREAKING Slow Blade Speed Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Worn Blade Tips Replace with Genuine RHINO Blades. See your Rhino dealer. Dull Blades Sharpen blades uniformly. Blades unable to cut that part Slow ground speed of tractor ...
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Operation Section 4-8 OPERA TION GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY BELT SLIPPAGE Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. Oil on belt from ove ...
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Maintenance Section 5-2 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Before operating your Finishing Mower, make sure it is properly lubricated and thoroughy inspected. Only a minimum of time and effort is required to regularly lubricate and maintain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation. WARNING! Always dise ...
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Maintenance Section 5-3 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE GEARBOX The Gearbox has been filled with lubricant to the Test Plug Level prior to shipment. However, you should check the oil level at Test Plug before operating, and frequently thereafter. The gearbox should not require additional lubricant unless the box is cra ...
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Maintenance Section 5-4 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE DRIVELINE LUBRICATION Grease Fittings are located on the Cross Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure 5. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. WARNING! When attaching PTO yoke to ...
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Maintenance Section 5-5 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. Use only original ...
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Maintenance Section 5-6 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (All Models except 11') Adjust the tension in the drive belts, item1, properly so that they deflect 3/4" when a force of approximately 10 lb. is applied as indicated. Tighten drive belts by loosening nut, items 2 & 5, and tu ...
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Maintenance Section 5-7 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Your rotary mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit. Therefore, when the season is over, the cutter should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to pu ...
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Maintenance Section 5-8 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove adjusting nut #3. 2. Support spindle housing #2 under flange and drive out shaft assembly #1. CAUTION ! Use tube on top end of shaft to protect grease fitting. 3. Remove bearing cups from housing. Remove low ...
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Maintenance Section 5-9 MAINTENANCE GK6072 08/01 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1 SERVICING DRIVELINE SHIELDS (Figure 11) 1. Remove locking screw #1. 2. Twist shield tube in relation to cone to align white tab with slot in cone. 3. Pull on shield tube to remove complete shield from assembly. 4. Shield Bearing is split and can be removed by pu ...
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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”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or w ...
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T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER Keep children away from danger all day, every day... Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place... Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens. To keep your implement running efficiently and safe ...
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SERVIS-RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL 60936-9907 Please fold (do not tear), tape, and drop in any mailbox. PLEASE FILL OUT OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION INFORMA TION SIGN, AND DROP LAST COPY IN ANY MAILBOX. IMPOR T ANT! T O PLACE THIS W ARRANTY IN EFFECT , THIS W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION MUST BE FILLED OUT , SIGNED, AND MAILED WITHIN 3 ...
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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and reviewe ...
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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and reviewe ...
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• I have informed the Purchaser of this product of W arranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable, reviewed the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, reviewed the Safety Signs on implement (and tractor if possible), shown the AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo, and reviewe ...
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