7214 MSL ® Loader Published 12/04 Part No. F-3778 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. RHINO® 1020 S. Sangamon Ave. Gibson City, IL, 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com © 2004 Alamo Group, Inc.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Safety Precautions . . . . . Safety Hazard Signal Words Decal Locations . . . . . . Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A careful operator operates best. Most accidents can be SAFETY avoided by observing certain precautions. Read all precautions that follow before operating your tractor and loader to help prevent accidents. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so. GENERAL 1. Read your Operator's Manuals carefully before using tractor or loader. Lack of operating knowledge can lead to accidents. 2. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals.
SAFETY PELIGRO! Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si Io lea para que Ie traduzca las medidas de seguridad. SAFETY DANGER! Never operate the Power Unit or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Power Unit Operators Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Power Unit and Implement. Learn how to stop the Power Unit engine suddenly in an emergency.
SAFETY SAFETY DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Power Unit or Implement. DANGER! Do not mount the Power Unit while the Power Unit is moving. Mount the Power Unit only when the Power Unit and all moving parts are completely stopped. DANGER! Start the Power Unit only when properly seated in the Power Unit seat. Starting a Power Unit in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Power Unit operator's manual for proper starting instructions.
SAFETY DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is expensive and its presence could present a hazard. Do not check for leaks with your hand! Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard. High- pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. DANGER! Transport only at safe speeds.
SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Always read instructions carefully when and handling comply oil, fully solvents, with the cleansers, manufacturers and any other chemical agent. DANGER! Never run the Power Unit engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. DANGER! KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death.
SAFETY WARNING! Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibration could cause a failure of the equipment and result in injury. Always shut the Power Unit completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Loader. DANGER! Never crawl under a raised implement supported solely by the Power Unit boom.
SAFETY SAFETY 8 1 5 CL 3 9 4 7 6 LEFT SIDE OF LOADER 8 2 5 6 3 9 RIGHT SIDE OF LOADER 11 10 12 S MAN UAL R’ 13 LEFT SIDE LEFT MID MOUNTING BRACKET F-3778-12-04 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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SAFETY NOTE: Safety decal locations are shown on DANGER page 1-8. Replace decal if damaged or illegible. Replacement decals are available from your SAFETY dealer. DANGER DANGER Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommended rear ballast. Operate tractor at low speeds. Do not walk or work under a raised loader. Lower loader to ground when parked. Failure to comply may result in serious injury and/or death. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
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SAFETY SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 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-Employee Operator Regulations U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...
INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual provides operation, maintenance, assembly and parts identification for your new loader. Your loader has been designed to give many years of satisfactory service. Successful operation and long life of the loader depends on proper maintenance and operation. Please read this manual carefully and follow all instructions. Correct assembly, operation and maintenance will save you much time and expense.
INTRODUCTION 7214 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications will vary with tractor, tire size, hydraulic system and bucket used. The specifications are given for a loader equipped with 96" H.D. material bucket, quick attach device and 4-bar linkage, operated with an average tractor hydraulic system of 25 GPM with engine operating at 2300 RPM, and control valve relief setting of 2750 PSI. Break-away Capacity At Pivot Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9260 # 800mm Forward of Pivot Point . .
ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY DISMOUNTING LOADER AND MOUNTING LOADER TO TRACTOR Figure B Figure A STORAGE POSITION OPERATION POSITION Remove linch pin and hitch pin to fold down parking stand Secure parking stand down with hitch pin and linch pin loader upright pin Figure C Right Side View mount vertical stop surface Linch Pin mount pin saddle ASSEMBLY 1" Figure D Hitch Pin DISMOUNTING LOADER CAUTION: Keep clear of dropping parking stands. Dropping parking stands could cause WARNING: To avoid injury injury.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING LOADER 5. Stop engine. Allow tractor front end to lower by relaxing ONLY lift cylinders with control lever. WARNING: To installation or avoid removal injury of during loader NOTE: Do not relax tilt cylinders. or attachment, do not allow bystanders within 10 feet of loader and bucket or optional 6. attachment. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loader and stop approximately 7.
ASSEMBLY DISMOUNTING AND MOUNTING BUCKET OR ATTACHMENT TO LOADER MOUNTING QUICK ATTACH BUCKET OR OPTIONAL DISMOUNTING ATTACHMENT TO LOADER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT FROM LOADER 1. QUICK ATTACH BUCKET OR WARNING: To avoid injury during installation WARNING: To avoid injury during removal of of bucket bucket or attachment do not allow or attachment, do not allow bystanders within 10 feet of loader and bucket bystanders within 10 feet of loader and bucket or attachment. or attachment.
OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION FILLING THE BUCKET PREPARING TRACTOR PRIOR TO OPERATION WARNING: Read all operator's manuals Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket. before inspecting, servicing or operating loader and tractor. INSPECTION Thoroughly inspect your fully assembled tractor and loader prior to operation. 1. 2. Check all hardware to be sure that it has been properly installed and tightened.
OPERATION LIFTING THE LOAD When When lifting the load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. Loader has mechanical self leveling transporting the load, keep bucket as low as possible, to avoid tipping, in case a wheel drops in a rut. of attachment in both raise and lower cycle. Attachment can be adjusted by using bucket cylinders. DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket.
OPERATION OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL During hard surface operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in float position to permit bucket to float on working surface. If hydraulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Sidecutting is a good technique for cutting down a big pile. Float will also prevent mixing of surface material with stockpile material.
OPERATION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot Do not roll bucket over and attempt to backgrade. This angle cut and break out cleanly. type of use can cause severe overloading of bucket cylinders when fully extended, possibly causing bucket cylinder rods to become bent. BACKFILLING Approach pile with a level bucket. With bucket level, start a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep.
OPERATION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping on each pass wastes time. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS DANGER 1. Using front end loaders for handling large heavy objects such as large round or rectangular bales, logs and oil drums is not recommended. 2. Handling • • • as tractor can handle without lugging down. OPERATION large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to: Operate tractor at right angles to ditch.
OPERATION GRASPING ROUND BALES OPERATING GRAPPLE FORK Operation of your tractor and loader with grapple fork Approach bale with grapple fork open and bucket level. option Use loader float position if bale is on ground.
OPERATION Position bucket just below level of tractor hood for maximum stability and visibility whether bucket is loaded or empty. Gradually open grapple fork tines, allowing material to drop into tub grinder. For round bales it may be necessary to gradually loading Use extreme care when operating loader on a slope. tub set bale grinder into due tub to grinder bale to weight avoid and to shock avoid sudden load on grinder mechanism. Carry load as low as possible.
OPERATION Slowly back tractor away from stack. Exercise caution when undercutting a high pile. Avalanching material can be dangerous. LOADING FROM A STACK, BUNKER SILO OR PIT SILO Choose a forward gear that provides sufficient ground speed for loading. When loading material from ground, keep a level bucket and use lift control float position. If hydraulic down pressure is exerted on a bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Keep bucket level when approaching pile.
OPERATION WARNING: Because of size and weight of OPERATING BALE SPEAR Loader equipped with bale spear is designed to handle round bales up to 2000 pounds. WARNING: Load bale Operate large bales, extreme care must be taken in handling them. Be aware of forces acting on stacked bale spear using bales due to extreme caution. Sharp points on bale spear from can cause serious injury or death.
OPERATION OPERATION AND NOMENCLATURE OF MSL (Mechanical Self Leveling) LOADER MSL maintains the attitude of loader bucket or attachment Hydraulic relief for relative to ground as set by the operator using the tilt the boom with attachment fully dumped. The attachment cylinders. lift contacts dump stops on underside of front ends of boom. tilt While cylinders Constant raise or attitude lower is maintained boom, as long when as no adjustment is made.
MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system WARNING: Escaping hydraulic fluid under will ensure maximum loader efficiency and long life. pressure can penetrate skin, causing serious personal injury. WARNING: NEVER beneath a properly supported raised perform loader to maintenance unless prevent loader is accidental • a piece of wood or cardboard and wear eye lowering. protection to search for leaks.
MAINTENANCE 13 Lips of seal (3) must face 6 inward. 5 5 4 4 2 14 3 6 3 7 4 7 2 1 13 12 11 15 10 14 9 10 LIFT CYLINDER 9 15 8 11 8 CYLINDER SERVICE LIFT CYLINDER REASSEMBLY Loader cylinders are designed to be reliable and easy to NOTE: Be careful not to damage seals and o-rings on service. If a cylinder should malfunction during warranty edges or holes in cylinder tube. Inspect and remove burrs period, and sharp edges if necessary before reassembly.
MAINTENANCE 2 Lips of seal (7) must face inward. 4 7 5 14 11 12 13 6 20 9 21 12 11 10 9 1 23 8 12 13 7 12 11 6 5 11 19 4 14 18 22 7 9 3 17 16 15 TILT CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY 10.Remove piston wear rings (11), support rings (12), and seal (13) from outside groove of piston (10). 1. Remove cylinder from loader. 2. Secure cylinder in a vise and manually extend and 11.
MAINTENANCE TILT CYLINDER REASSEMBLY CONTINUED 6. Place o-ring (5) and backup ring (4) in 10.Lubricate o-ring (5), backup ring (4), wiper seal (6), groove and rod seal (7). Carefully slide cylinder head (8) into in cylinder tube (1), then into inner tube. Turn tube (1) outside of head (8). Make sure o-ring and backup ring with open end facing up and use a shaft or tube to seat are installed as shown in cutout illustration for head head into tube. Be careful not to score cylinder wall. (8).
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. 1. Hydraulic oil too heavy. 1. Change to proper oil. 2. Oil filter plugged. 2. Clean or replace filter. 3. Hydraulic pump worn. 3. Repair or replace pump. 4. Oil line restricted or leaking. 4. Loader slow or will not lift and/or dump. Check all hoses and tubes for leaks, damage or restrictions. Replace damaged or restricted hoses or tube oil lines. 5. Control valve does not shift 5. properly. 6. Air in hydraulic system.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS USE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN AMERICAN STANDARD CAP SCREWS SAE Grade Typical Grade ID Markings on Head Cap Screw Size Inches 1/4-20 1/4-28 5/16-18 5/16-24 3/8-16 3/8-24 7/16-14 7/16-20 1/2-13 1/2-20 9/16-12 9/16-18 5/8-11 5/8-18 3/4-10 3/4-16 7/8-9 7/8-14 1-8 1-14 5 METRIC CAP SCREWS Metric Class 8 8.8 TORQUE FT-LBS MIN MAX 6.25 7.25 8 9 14 15 17.
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 goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship. 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be 1.03.
TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Rhino also provides: 1. A TWO-YEAR (24 months) LIMITED WARRANTY* on non-perishable structural items such as: Loader Boom, Side Frames, Mount Brackets, Backhoe Boom, Dipper, Main Frame, Stabilizer Legs, Swing Bracket, Subframe and Related Mounting Brackets provided they have not been subjected to abuse or misuse and have been properly maintained as noted.
® TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER: 1.
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