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Certificate of Conformity Cylinder mowers powered by Honda GX Petrol Engine and Kubota Diesel Engine Manufacturer:- Howardson Ltd, Howardson Works, Kirk Langley, Derby, DE6 4NJ. UK Owner of Technical Document:- Mr I.D.
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Machine Description Manufactured with a 30” (76.2cm) and 36” (91.4cm) cutting width this mower is powered by a 11 h.p. four stroke, petrol engine or a 6 h.p. diesel engine. The rear roller and cylinder are powered via two automotive friction clutches. This allows for independant control of motion and cutter. 15 14 10 13 12 11 4 6 5 7 8 2 9 3 2 1 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Cylinder Bottom Blade Adjuster Knob Belt Guard Throttle Lever Handle Bar Exhaust Fuel Tank Grassbox 9.
Important Safety Instructions In order to operate the machine safely please follow these Health and Safety guidelines. TRAINING CAUTION • • • • READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WITH CARE. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT AT DENNIS. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations or insurance may restrict the age of the operator.
Controls FOR THE LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS REF. “MACHINE DESCRIPTION” PAGE 5. ON / OFF SWITCH (Item 17) This key switch starts the engine and can be used to stop the engine at anytime during the operation of the machine. DEADMANS CONTROL (Item 13) This is an operator presence control. It must be raised before the cylinder or roller can be engaged and held in until the cylinder or roller is disengaged. Releasing the lever with the cylinder or roller engaged will cause the engine to stop.
Operating Instructions CAUTION BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE YOU MUST READ AND STUDY THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT. FOR THE LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS REF. “MACHINE DESCRIPTION” PAGE 5. PREPARATION FOR USE • • • • • • Ensure the turf is free from stones or other obstructions which may damage the cutting cylinder. Check the machine (inc. engine) is serviceable, has all guards in place and has no visible damage. Check the engine oil level.
Operating Instructions TO COMMENCE DRIVING (TRANSPORT BETWEEN SITES / NO CUTTING) • • • Raise the “Deadmans” lever (item 13) Push the “Drive Control” lever (item 10) forwards. Set the “Throttle control” to increase / reduce speed. STOP DRIVING • Pull the “Drive Control” lever (item 10) backwards. NOTE RELEASING THE “DEADMANS” LEVER WITH THE ROLLER OR CUTTER ENGAGED WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP.
General Adjustments SETTING FOR HEIGHT OF CUT Always stop the engine before adjusting the height of cut. Failure to do this may result in serious injury. The length of grass after cutting and the depth of scarification / dethatching / brushing, depends on the setting of the front roller in relation to the main frame of the machine. Item 1 To set: • • Slacken the clamp nuts on the front roller quadrants (Item 1) [19mm spammer]. Rotate the quadrants, raising and lowering the machine.
General Adjustments SETTING THE CYLINDER Item 1 To set: • • • • • • • • Slacken 2-off lock nuts and bolts (Item 1) [19mm spanner] Rotate bolt (Item 2) clockwise to bring the blade towards the cylinder. Item 2 Check the setting using thin paper along the length of the cylinder. Adjust until it cuts along the whole length. When set, tighten the lock nut. Recheck adjustment. Do not set the cylinder hard to the bottom blade. This will cause excessive wear of both components and increase fuel consumption.
Routine Maintenance ENGINE Honda GX340 Petrol Engine. For full specifications please refer to the manufacturers instruction manual included. Area Engine Oil Engine Oil Maintenance Check Level Change Check Condition / Clean Change Air Filter Spark Plug First 4 Hours First Month / 20 Hours 3 Months / 50 Hours 6 Months / 100 Hours Kubota OC60 Diesel Engine. For full specifications please refer to the manufacturers instruction manual included. No.
Routine Maintenance REAR ROLLER The rear roller is split into 3-sections incorporating a differential gear system running in an oil bath. Change oil every 6-months Oil Type:-EP90 GEAR OIL Oil Qty:- 568ML Oil Plug DRIVING CHAINS The rear roller and the cylinder are chain driven from the gearbox. These are located under the cover on the right hand side plate. Running the machine with improperly adjusted chains will cause rapid wear to both chains and sprockets.
31 22 17 7 21 1 12 21 24 32 24 21 22 13 30 24 6 4 28 11 2 25 15 31 9 22 3 5 14 19 16 4 21 25 10 8 14 6 23 3 4 33 11 31 18 20 16 28 1.01 Item No. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Chassis Part No.
10 1 5 7 11 10 9 6 2 2 11 8 3 4 1 2.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rear Roller - Main Assembly Part No. 065824 089575 176507 185660 185662 185698 185699 See 2.03 See 2.04 See 2.05 See 2.02 J20467 Description Bearing RLS9-2RS Key 3/16” x 3/16” x 2 1/4” RD End Spacer Plate Locking Collar (Small) Locking Collar 30” Rear Roller Shaft 36” Rear Roller Shaft Centre Roller Assy Brake Assy L.H. Brake Assy R.H.
4 5 1 2 3 2 2.02 Item No. 1 2 3 3 4 5 Rear Roller - Outer Assembly Part No.
11 2 8 3 4 1 9 6 12 5 10 1 4 3 4 11 10 3 13 2 14 7 9 14 2.03 Item No.
11 8 12 9 14 7 8 5 6 13 3 1 10 2 3 5 2.04 Item No. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rear Roller - LH Brake Assembly Part No. 185437 MD961 SP13004 MD964 MD967 MD969 MD971 SP01043 SP01086 SP02002 SP02006 SP03004 SP03008 Description Brg Housing Rear Roller L.H. Brake Plate 6” Spring Brake Steer Brake Shoe Brake Cam L.H. Brake Lever L.H.
11 8 13 9 17 14 2 7 6 10 15 16 5 1 12 3 4 6 2.05 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Rear Roller - RH Brake Assembly Part No. 176370 185436 MD961 MD962 MD963 MD964 MD968 MD970 MD971 SP01008 SP01043 SP01086 SP02002 SP02006 SP03003 SP03004 SP03008 Description Cover Plate Brg Housing Rear Roller R.H. Brake Plate 6” Spring Brake Steer (Heavy) Spring Brake Steer (Light) Brake Shoe (Prem) Brake Cam R.H. Brake Lever R.H.
27 15 42 48 47 46 21 7 16 33 36 7 24 49 31 16 21 40 41 26 18 26 20 49 14 1 22 1 45 5 53 24 2 5 2 19 43 6 6 50 29 9 46 40 39 11 3 36 41 8 28 7 4 8 8 3 38 7 52 25 8 25 35 17 30 51 13 3.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 50 10 18 46 * Handle Part No.
10 23 19 13 8 16 1 10 9 12 22 26 24 21 25 14 20 4 11 7 2 9 3 26 21 5 6 10 26 15 17 21 18 25 17 4.01 Item No. 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7 Cutting Unit Part No.
7 3 4 5 1 4 3 6 5.01 Item No. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grassbox Part No. 209025 209026 208897 208896 209030 208895 SP01028 SP02004 Description 30” Grass Box 36” Grass Box Grass Box Bracket R.H. Grass Box Bracket L.H.
22 8 16 14 13 19 16 9 3 17 23 22 12 8 5 2 18 5 30 24 29 31 26 20 33 13 1 3 17 3 22 16 6 19 25 1 15 28 33 10 27 21 30 7 4 2 6.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Gearbox Part No.
13 8 24 27 34 26 1 32 29 49 3 18 10 45 25 44 38 14 30 43 47 20 9 23 24 6 41 7 50 3 35 5 52 3 23 12 48 20 19 46 31 19 31 15 36 15 11 51 17 4 53 28 33 44 16 2 7.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Clutch Assembly Part No. 001155 062662 065696 122071 176430 176433 176435 176493 176495 176496 185658 186049 186051 186052 191390 211346 211391 212038 228090 230125 260148 601930 602720 602721 602722 See 6.
2 7 8 12 10 10 9 6 4 8 5 1 11 8.01 Item No. 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Front Roller Description 176402 176403 176411 176416 185880 185883 185885 SP01065 SP01095 SP02010 SP02018 SP03002 SP03012 SP03017 Part Number Front Roller Brk Assy R.H. (STD) Front Roller Brk Assy L.H.
12 21 37 18 13 39 2 34 14 12 29 16 31 36 40 5 25 20 4 1 33 32 30 J 21 31 36 27 35 38 3 31 2 17 21 J 34 J-J 31 4 30 37 33 39 9.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 34 37 27 28 30 36 2 Drive - Main Assembly 1 Description 62662 228049 230065 230066 230067 See 1.
38 36 3 6 36 39 31 30 35 33 28 7 10 10 10 10 E F E F 10 26 24 19 9.02 Item No. 3 4 6 7 10 19 24 26 27 28 30 31 33 35 36 38 39 40 Drive - Main Assembly 2 Description 230065 230066 230076 230077 See 9.
1 9.03 Item No. 1 2 3 3 2 Drive - Drive Assembly Part No.
7 9 8 10 4 5 3 6 10 1 2 11 12 6 10.01 Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part No.
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