Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ................................................................................................
Page 5 - SAFETY SECTION
Page 6 - General Safety Instructions and Practices; NOTE
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be tothe owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipm...
Page 10 - Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure all air is purged from the hydraulic system before using the Backhoe. Air in the system cancause the Backhoe to respond sluggishly or with unexpected movement. The ai...
Page 15 - Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment.Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at highspeeds. Understand the Tractor...
Page 17 - Storage Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Storage Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance Safety Instructions and Practices Always lower legs and bucket to the ground and engage the swing lock when the Backhoe is not inuse. (SBH-8) Always store in a stable position...
Page 18 - Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices; SEE YOUR RHINO DEALER
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary withauthorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, andleaky or loose fittings. Make...
Page 19 - Decal Location
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location
Page 21 - Decal Description
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description 1 -- 44901 6 -- 44900 12 -- 44909 13 -- 44908 14 -- 54288 15 -- 54040 10 -- 54287 8 -- 44899 9 -- 44898 16 -- 54041
Page 23 - Federal Laws and Regulations
SAFETY F-4145 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerningemployer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal i...
Page 25 - INTRODUCTION SECTION
Page 26 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION F-4145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Rhino C Series Backhoes are designed to provide years of outstanding service. C Series Backhoes are designed to fit on awide range of compact and utility class tractors operating in a wide range of conditions. C ...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL DATA
INTRODUCTION F-4145 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications may vary depending on tractor model, tire size and bucket used and are subject to change withoutnotification. Tractor must be equipped with ROPS and seat belt that will provide great...
Page 29 - ASSEMBLY SECTION
Page 32 - MOUNTING BACKHOE TO
ASSEMBLY F-4145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING BACKHOE TO TRACTOR 1. Back tractor close enough to backhoe to connect hose kit or pump to tractor. WARNING: BEFORE leaving the Power Unit Seat, always engage the brake and set thePower Unit transmission in parking ...
Page 33 - OPERATION SECTION
Page 34 - OPERATION; OPERA; PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules BEFOREOPERATING backhoe. • Be sure area is clear of underground utilities or other hazards. • Position a barricade around work area.• Keep bystanders...
Page 35 - LEFT HAND STABILIZER
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION moving lever back and to the right.The two operations of the boom and swing lever combined with the two operations performed by bucket and dipperstick control lever provide four simultaneous operations of the two levers...
Page 36 - FILLING BUCKET; TRENCHING BETWEEN A BUILDING & OPEN
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION FILLING BUCKET Control the bucket attitude throughout the digging cycle to keep teeth at the proper angle for best penetration. This will minimize dragging and scraping the bucket through the ground. When digging in har...
Page 37 - SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION Position the unit so the backhoe swing post is over the center line of the trench connection. Dig with the backhoe at extreme swing positions, and in as close to the stabilizers as possible. Pile the soil on the opposit...
Page 38 - MISCELLANEOUS
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION When on the side of a steep slope, cut a level surface along the uphill side of the trench with the loader. Pile the spoil of the cut downhill. When digging, pile the spoil of the trench uphill. Dig field trenches progr...
Page 39 - BACKFILLING; SEAT ADJUSTMENT; MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING BUCKETS
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION To finish the rear wall, lift up and crowd in. Keep the edges of the bucket horizontal. BACKFILLING Backfill by lifting the bucket over the spoil pile and then crowding in. Pull both the crowd and lift levers for smooth...
Page 40 - PLACING THE STABILIZERS
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION PLACING THE STABILIZERS Set the stabilizers to remove weight from the rear wheels. Rear wheels are to remain touching the ground as this provides for the widest stabilizer stance and lowest center of gravity.Raising the...
Page 41 - REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE
OPERATION F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE Backhoe is self-assisting during installation and removal procedures.1. Put stabilizers down and lift backhoe slightly. Rotateboom straight back. 2. Install swing lock pin. 3. Complete rai...
Page 43 - MAINTENANCE SECTION
Page 44 - MAINTENANCE; CYLINDER SERVICE
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CYLINDER SERVICE Cylinder are designed to be reliable and easy to service. Ifa cylinder should malfunction during warranty period,return complete cylinder assembly, without disassembling,to your authorized service d...
Page 45 - BEGINNING OF SEASON; HYDRAULIC HOSES
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules whenservicing backhoe. • Do not oil, grease or adjust backhoe while it is in motion. • Do not change any backhoe relief valve settings. Relief va...
Page 46 - BUCKET TOOTH POINTS
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BUCKET TOOTH POINTS Bucket tooth points are self-sharpening and will requirelittle attention. However, points can be replaced when theybecome badly worn or broken. Remove point from welded tooth shank by hammering a...
Page 47 - HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING Hydraulic troubleshooting material presented in this sectionis offered as a guide to diagnosing probable causes andremedies for general operational problems. Match your problem wiht the typ...
Page 49 - VALVE SERVICE; TORQUE SETTINGS
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE VALVE SERVICE Top of valve is defined as side where joysticks areinstalled. Before servicing valve, make sure backhoe has boomlocked, stabilizers locked, and dipper in down position.Shut off tractor and relieve pres...
Page 51 - PARTS LIST
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NO. 1 O-RING, 9.75 X 1.78 1 2 O-RING, 18.77 X 1.78 1 3 VALVE BODY/RELIEF 1 4 PISTON 1 5 SPRING 1 6 O-RING 1 7 REGISTER 1 8 NUT, M16-1.5 1 9 DEFLECTOR 1 10 O-RING 5 11 CENTERING RING 5...
Page 52 - PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
MAINTENANCE F-4145 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
Page 54 - LIMITED WARRANTY; RHINO
RHINO LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. 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 goodspurchased...
