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BEFCO

®

Operator’s Manual

CYCLONE

Engine Driven Grooming Mower

C30-CE5H

(serial #345293 & above)

The operator’s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.

Manual 960-395B

January 2021

Summary of Contents for C30-CE5H

Page 1: ...O Operator s Manual CYCLONE Engine Driven Grooming Mower C30 CE5H serial 345293 above The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine Manual 960 395B January 2...

Page 2: ...r each have been selected using the following guidelines DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially h...

Page 3: ...20 3 11 Uneven Terrain 19 3 10 Operating Techniques 19 3 09 Working Speed 17 3 08 Start Up 16 3 07 Offsetting the Mower 14 3 06 Attaching to the Vehicle 14 3 05 Pre Operational Check 12 3 04 Cutting...

Page 4: ...lement will travel when going forward see fig 2 1 02 Warranty Information Carefully read the Warranty section1 detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty Warranty is provided for customers wh...

Page 5: ...e borne by the owner NOTE Engine warranty service and parts must be obtained through an authorized service center for Briggs Stratton engines 1 03 Model and Serial Number ID Attached to the frame is a...

Page 6: ...ation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the operator s manual and the safety signs see fig 2 2 Thoroughly inspect the implement before initial operation to assure that all packaging mat...

Page 7: ...observe area behind mower before backing up 8 Stop mower engine and watch out for traffic when crossing gravel drives walks or roads 9 Stop mower engine towing vehicle engine and set parking brake bef...

Page 8: ...t mower before working underneath Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge Please specify model and serial number when ordering Fig 2 Safety decals implement replace im...

Page 9: ...ght even in undulating ground conditions The cutting height ranges from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 and is adjusted by adding or removing spacers to each wheel 3 01 Operational Safety CAUTION Our...

Page 10: ...tors 15 Never operate towing vehicle and mower under trees with low hanging limbs Operators can be knocked off the towing vehicle and then run over by the rotating blades 16 The rotating parts of this...

Page 11: ...ct condition and ready to be used It is his responsibility to ensure that the customer is aware of all safety aspects and operational procedures for the mower and the engine He must also fill out the...

Page 12: ...at will allow you to keep the drawbar as level as possible when attached to the tractor Ball joint will arrive already assembled to hitch bracket Note All hardware needed for assembly will be found on...

Page 13: ...r to the supplied height adjustment stand using a 19 pin and 4 cotter pin see fig 5 6 Place the height adjustment stand to the side of the mower and position the U shaped tip of the stand to straddle...

Page 14: ...d and the blade bolts properly torqued4 5 All hardware is tight 6 All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached 7 No people or animals are in the work area WARNING Shut off mower eng...

Page 15: ...help the unit track behind the tractor correctly Set for the back wheels to have some pivot to help the mower turn with the tractor see fig 9 To attach the mower to be pushed in front of the ATV UTV d...

Page 16: ...re that the towing vehicle s tire pressure is correct according to the vehicle s operator s manual DANGER Failure to ensure a secure hitching of the implement to the towing vehicle can cause serious i...

Page 17: ...perator s manuals 5 To have read and understood all safety decals on the mower 6 Checking the condition of the blades Worn or damaged blades should be changed before starting5 7 Checking to ensure tha...

Page 18: ...underneath the mower When starting the engine place one foot on the mower deck and one foot firmly anchored to the ground safely away from underneath the mower deck To start cutting ensure that 1 The...

Page 19: ...ces the possibility of thrown objects This is particularly important when mowing around schools public parks and golf courses If you are using a mulching kit you need to reduce your ground speed to un...

Page 20: ...teriorates rapidly in hot weather and invites weed growth during growing season Plan your pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible The rear tires of the mower are locked in the running pos...

Page 21: ...the terrain 2 Beware of traffic on public roads Install a SMV Slow Moving Vehicle sign when traveling on roads or streets Comply with all federal state and local laws 3 Reduce ground speed when turnin...

Page 22: ...Before working on the machine shut off both engines set the brakes remove the ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire 5 Be certain all moving parts on attachment have come to a complete stop befor...

Page 23: ...result of their use 17 Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and or safety of the machine and reduce its life If equipment has been altered in any way from original design...

Page 24: ...ension12 4 03 Blade Maintenance WARNING To avoid possible injury always wear proper eye and hand protection when servicing mower blade In order for the mower to work properly and to always obtain a pr...

Page 25: ...g 14 Spindle assembly 1 3 5 7 8 9 2 4 6 10 11 1 grease fitting 2 hexagonal nut 3 pulley 4 rotor support 5 cover 6 shaft 7 blade 8 cup washer 9 blade bolt 10 cutting edge close to ground 11 lift wing G...

Page 26: ...xcessive pitting and dulling of the blades Sharpen both ends of the blade equally for balance and always maintain corners Always keep all three blades sharpened equally in order to maintain balance CA...

Page 27: ...ing connecting a tensioner pulley to a fixed hitch plate with 2 positions see fig 17 Upon delivery the spring is located in the first position When the belt stretches after use adjust the tension by r...

Page 28: ...ront nuts holding central plate 6 Release spring tensioner to loosen secondary belt 7 Lift the front of the central plate and remove old belts 8 Replace both belts 9 Lower central plate Replace front...

Page 29: ...141 1 5 M16 212 287 150 203 97 132 11 5 8 223 302 152 206 97 131 2 M16 171 232 121 164 79 106 18 9 16 154 209 105 142 69 94 1 5 M14 154 208 109 147 70 95 12 9 16 144 195 98 133 62 84 2 M14 120 163 85...

Page 30: ...TABLE 3 OVERALL DIMENSIONS MAINTENANCE 30 BEFCO CYCLONE OPERATOR S MANUAL 91 24 60 65...

Page 31: ...ed to 118 lb ft 5 02 Suggested Spare Parts It is suggested that the following spare parts be kept on hand for the mower at all times to prevent a minor problem from delaying work 2 Belts 3 Washers 3 B...

Page 32: ...ncorrectly Belts are tight when installing Allow grass to dry Raise mower shift to lower gear make two passes over grass Mow grass high 1st pass 2nd pass cut to desired height Wet grass Grass too high...

Page 33: ...tch disengaged Throttle lever not on CHOKE Carburetor flooded Engine not grounded Mower engine does not start Increase engine speed Decrease speed Refer to Engine Operator s Manual Mower engine speed...

Page 34: ...sive vibration or overheating of bearings Operator s Manual Review the Operator s Manual with the customer Explain the following Warranty Safe operation and service Correct machine installation and op...

Page 35: ...breach or performance of any warranty on the Company s Machine are those set forth herein In no event will the dealer the Company or any company affiliated with the Company be liable for a Injuries or...

Page 36: ...s shop It is assumed that the dealer has the appropriate general and special tools to service the Machine Time required for replacement of knives oil grease and to remove excessive dirt from the Mach...

Page 37: ...and understand clearly that there were and are no other representations of warranties either expressed or implied made by anyone I have been advised on proper operation maintenance and lubrication pr...

Page 38: ...Cut along this line Sender Fold here BEFCO Inc Warranty Department P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Place stamp here...

Page 39: ...BEFCO Parts Manual CYCLONE Engine Driven Grooming Mower C30 CE5H serial 345293 above Parts Manual 0121 C30 CE5H Ver D BEFCO C30 CE5H 345293 US lwp Printed on January 11 2021...

Page 40: ...CYCLONE BELTS SPINDLES OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 40 BEFCO 0121...

Page 41: ...25 1 50 Z 000 6698 21 3 Key 8x7x25 000 6639 20 12 Bolt HH M10 1 50x30 C8 8 Z F 000 1278 19 1 Nut HH M10 1 50 C6 TK Z 000 1279 18 1 Bolt HH M10 1 50x35 C8 8 Z F 009 1281 17 1 Bolt HH M20 2 50x45 C8 8 Z...

Page 42: ...CYCLONE MOTOR THROTTLE SWITCH OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 42 BEFCO 0121...

Page 43: ...Nut HH M10 1 50 C6 Z TK 000 1279 20 2 Washer lock 10 000 1280 19 1 Central plate 60 C30 CE5H 020 8430B 18 1 Spacer belt tensioner 503 370B 17 1 Nut HH M12 1 75 C6 Z MD 000 1106 16 1 Bolt HH M12 1 75x...

Page 44: ...CYCLONE BELT SHIELDS WHEEL ARMS OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 44 BEFCO 0121...

Page 45: ...8526 18 4 Wheel yoke C30 CE5H 000 8776 17 8 Nut PT M10 1 50 C6 TK Z 003 0156 16 8 Bolt HH M10 1 50x30 C8 8 Z F 000 1278 15 2 Nut HH M10 1 50 C6 TK Z 000 1279 14 2 Washer lock 10 Z 000 1280 13 6 Washe...

Page 46: ...CYCLONE DRAWBAR OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 46 BEFCO 0121...

Page 47: ...39 11 6 Bolt U M12 1 75x76x51 Z 000 8754 10 1 Attachment bracket drawbar 000 8741 9 1 Drawbar 000 8731 8 3 Hairpin cotter 4 Z 009 1507 7 3 Pin 19x140 Z 502 933B 6 3 Plastic cap 50 mm 008 2760 5 1 Hitc...

Page 48: ...CYCLONE DECALS OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 48 BEFCO 0121...

Page 49: ...4B 8 1 Decal Cyclone 950 298B 7 1 Decal CAUTION To avoid serious injury 950 111B 6 1 Decal WARNING Safety kill switch 950 191B 5 1 Decal WARNING Crushing and pinching hazard 950 407B 4 1 Decal WARNING...

Page 50: ...CYCLONE ACCESSORIES FRONT ROLLER AND MULCHING KIT OPERATOR S MANUAL C30 CE5H PARTS MANUAL 50 BEFCO 0121...

Page 51: ...r 3 006 7358 10 1 Roller pin 000 8929 9 2 Nut HH M12 1 75 C6 Z TK 000 3038 8 11 Nut PT M10 1 50 C6 Z TK 003 0156 7 7 Washer fender 10 Z 003 0157 6 2 Bolt HH M10 1 50x35 C8 8 Z F 009 1281 5 5 Bolt HH M...

Page 52: ...BEFCO C30 CE5H 345293 US lwp Printed in the USA January 11 2021 P O Box 6036 Rocky Mount NC 27802 6036 Tel 252 977 9920 Fax 252 977 9718 www befco com...

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