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RHINO 172 User Manual

RHINO 172
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Front End Weight .............................................................................................................................................. 4-5
Power Take Off (PTO) ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Boarding the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Dismounting the Tractor .................................................................................................................................... 4-7
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................. 4-8
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 4-8
Connecting Mower-Lift Type ............................................................................................................................. 4-9
3-Point Quick Hitch ......................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch) ................................................................................................... 4-10
Safety Tow Chain ............................................................................................................................................ 4-11
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................. 4-11
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch) .......................................................................... 4-12
Setting Deck Pitch ........................................................................................................................................... 4-14
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ........................................................................................................................... 4-14
Driveline Length Check ................................................................................................................................... 4-15
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .......................................................................................... 4-16
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-17
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-17
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4-21
Blade Bolt Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 4-23
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................ 4-26
Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-27
Raising the Mower .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................................................ 4-28
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines .............................................................................................................. 4-29
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4-30
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 4-31
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4-31
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) .............................................................................................................. 4-32
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................ 4-33
Operating the Mower ...................................................................................................................................... 4-33
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ..................................................................................................................... 4-36
Shutting Down the Implement ......................................................................................................................... 4-37
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................ 4-37
MOWER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 4-39
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................. 4-39
Tire and Wheels .............................................................................................................................................. 4-40
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................. 4-41
Hauling the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................. 4-42
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 4-43
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ....................................................................................... 5-2
PARTS INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Gearbox Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Comer Gearbox ................................................................................................................................................ 5-5
BLADE SERVICING ......................................................................................................................................... 5-7
BLADE SHARPENING ..................................................................................................................................... 5-8
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL .......................................................................................................................... 5-9
BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................... 5-9
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 5-10
BLADE REMOVAL .......................................................................................................................................... 5-10

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RHINO 172 Specifications

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BrandRHINO
Model172
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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