Assembly Section 3-2FM100 02/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
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The FM100 Mower 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 failure which can cause serious injury or even death. Never exceed 540 RPM.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the Rhino dealer. The mower should be delivered to the
owner completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
Set up mower as received from the factory with these instructions. Remove mower from carton. Open
parts box and lay parts out to make location easy. Refer to parts lists and exploded view drawings for more
detail.
This mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely
assembled before tightening hardware.
CAUTION! Always use personal protection devices such as eye and ear protectors during assembly.
A-FRAME ATTACHMENT
Attach the Rear Brace Bars (1) to the lugs on the rear of the deck with bolts (2) & locknuts (8). Attach the
A-Frame Bars (4) to the lugs on the front of the deck with bolts (2) & locknuts (3). Attach the other end of
the A-Frame Bars (4) at the top and between the Rear Brace Bars (1) and Top Link (5) with bolt (6), bushing
(7)& nut (8). Attach the Top Link Pin (9) thru the Top Link and secure with Cotter Pin (10) FIGURE 1.
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