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Operation

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5332M-0403-080E

Cutting Rotary
Clutch Lever

5.  Move rotary clutch lever to [ON] to start 

cutting blade.

 •  Safety feature: engine stops automatically if 

operator leaves seat while cutting blade is 
rotating.

NOTE

5332M-0402-130E

Drive Pedal

6.  Drive machine forward to cut.

5332M-0403-020E

Cutting Height Adjust Lever

4.  Move cutting height adjust lever to a desired 

height.

 • When cutting with this machine for the first 

time, start on a flat surface. Drive slowly 
and in an overlapping pattern.  

 • If load to cutting blade is high, drive slowly, 

or cut twice. 

NOTE

Summary of Contents for CMX 224

Page 1: ...English 5321 5311 003 Ride on Brushcutter CMX 224 CM225 CM184 Operator s Manual Read this manual completely before operating or maintaining this machine Failure to follow safety precautions could res...

Page 2: ...anycom co jp Sales Headquarters TEL 81 0 943 75 2195 FAX 81 0 943 75 4396 International CHIKUSUI CANYCOM INC Authorized Dealer All rights reserved Unauthorized use or reproduction of this material is...

Page 3: ...t followed Read and understand this manual and safety labels on machine thoroughly before using this machine Always follow the instructions and safety precautions or serious injury or death could resu...

Page 4: ...o the machine if the user does not follow the procedures or the instructions Indicates important information which needs particular attention In this manual the following four warning terms are used t...

Page 5: ...COM INC guarantees this product based on the terms of warranty Warranty Consult your local CANYCOM dealer or our company s sales department regarding service orders or any questions or problems that m...

Page 6: ...Servicing 10 2 Controls and Components 11 Name and Function of Controls 11 3 Specifications 15 Product Specifications 15 Contents of Tool Bag 16 4 Operation 17 Preparation 17 Pre start up Inspection 1...

Page 7: ...fferential 31 Parking 32 Working 34 Inspecting Cutting Blade 34 Adjusting Cutting Height 34 Cutting 35 5 Maintenance 40 Maintenance Schedule 40 Engine 40 Chassis 41 List of Fluids and Lubricants 44 Gr...

Page 8: ...e 55 Air Cleaner 55 Spark Plugs 56 Drive Train 57 Tires 57 Transmission Oil 58 Front Axle Oil 59 HST Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid 60 Drive Belt 61 Parking Brake 62 Cutting System 63 Cutting Blades 6...

Page 9: ...e received and fully understood the instructions for handling this machine and received the receipt Appendix Operator s Manual for the Engine Be sure to read and understand it together with this manua...

Page 10: ...low the instructions and precautions in them Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Keep the labels clean and legible Do not use solvents or gasoline to...

Page 11: ...1 5332 5127 000 10 5332 5127 000 11 5332 5109 000 1 5332 5121 000 3 5332 5122 000 CMX224 Only 4 5332 5128 000 5 5321 5116 000 6 3667 5063 000 7 5332 5114 000 2 5332M 0101 020 5305 5326 000 8 5332 512...

Page 12: ...and cutting rotary clutch in OFF position This is to prevent unintended movement of machine or cutting blade when starting engine Start Interlock Mechanism Engine stops if operator is not seated while...

Page 13: ...the machine Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate or service the machine Do not let anyone under 18 years of age to operate this machine Local regulations may restrict the m...

Page 14: ...se clothing or jewelry all of which may get tangled in moving parts Do not operate the machine barefoot or with open sandals Prepare beforehand the working rules and procedures such as signaling and t...

Page 15: ...surface travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Never operate on ice Always make certain that there is no obstacle or a person behind the machine...

Page 16: ...e that you feel like you could tip over Do not operate the machine near the edge of a cliff an overhang or a slide area Pay special attention after heavy rain or earthquake Do not make sudden maneuver...

Page 17: ...ine stalls or loses traction during a climb and cannot make it to the top of the slope do not try to turn the machine around Carefully back down slowly straight down the slope Drive straight up or dow...

Page 18: ...vel and stable surface Never park on a slope steeper than 10 degrees Avoid parking on a slope less than 10 degrees If parking on a slope less than 10 degrees is absolutely unavoidable apply the parkin...

Page 19: ...high pressure Use paper or cardboard not your hands to search for leaks Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury Check all fuel...

Page 20: ...ield Right Rear Lamp CMX224 Only Rear Tire Engine Hood Plastic Bottle Holder Side Cover Right Rear Bumper Lower Rear Cover Forward Fuel Filler Cap Cutting Blade Shield Left Tool Box Under Front Cover...

Page 21: ...Controls and Components 12 2 15 17 14 5 5 Right Pedal Model 6 7 8 9 1 2 13 12 4 10 11 16 4 Right Lever Model 3 5332M 0201 010E...

Page 22: ...5 Brake Pedal Brake pedal is used to stop machine When brake pedal is depressed drive lever returns to neutral position and brake is engaged On the right lever model this lever is on the right hand si...

Page 23: ...Lever Tilt lever is used to adjust the angle of steering wheel 14 Head Lamp Switch Head lamp switch is used to turn on or off head lamp When umain switch is on head lamp switch illuminates 15 Tail La...

Page 24: ...4 22 3600 13 4 18 3 3600 Maximum Torque N m kgf m rpm 45 6 4 65 2500 43 3 4 42 Starter System Electric Fuel Automotive Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Consumption g kW h g PS h 310 230 Fuel Tank Capacity L 20...

Page 25: ...d Pinion Round Steering Wheel Brakes Internally Expanding Cutting System Cutting Width mm 975 Cutting Height mm 0 150 21 Steps 0 130 21 Steps Blade Type Free Knife Stepped Stay Number of Blades 2 Blad...

Page 26: ...Inspection Preparation Always perform an inspection before use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule page 40 for the inspection schedule and procedure Checking and Filling Fuel 1 Check fuel gauge If fuel...

Page 27: ...r substitute cutting blades After adjusting steering wheel try moving steering wheel back and forth and up and down to make sure it is securely locked in its position Adjusting Steering Wheel 1 Pull u...

Page 28: ...d NOTE 5332M 0401 130E Hole 4 Adjust steering wheel height in prefered position Line up holes on steering shafts and insert pin Move steering wheel up and down to check if the steering wheel is fixed...

Page 29: ...ked in its position Adjusting Seating Position 5332M 0401 060E Seat Suspension Stiffness Adjust Lever Adjusting Stiffness 1 Move seat suspension stiffness adjust lever to adjust desired seat stiffness...

Page 30: ...n back and lower the seat NOTE Adjusting Height Front Part 1 Pull up seat and push safety pin toward inside to hold seat lift up 2 Adjust seat switch bracket in the highest position If the seat height...

Page 31: ...olts fixing forward pedal with drive pedal 2 Adjust the pedal forward into the desired position and fix with bolts Drive pedal can be adjusted in 3 positions and angle Driving Always start and run eng...

Page 32: ...emperature ranges Using this machine under such conditions may result in an accident or cause damage to machine In the winter or cold climate warm up engine thoroughly before driving machine A cold en...

Page 33: ...utch Lever 2 Make sure cutting rotary clutch lever is in OFF position Safety feature engine cannot be started unless cutting rotary clutch lever is in OFF position 5332M 0402 030E Auxiliary Transmissi...

Page 34: ...main switch 8 Turn key to start position to start engine Release key immediately after engine starts Key automatically returns to ON position 9 Run engine without load for about 5 minutes to warm up...

Page 35: ...come near machine when driving Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before driving start slow Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before turning Do not make sudden...

Page 36: ...ve the throttle lever toward fast position to increase engine speed See Specifications page 15 for the speed range in either gear position NOTE 5332M 0402 120E Brake Pedal 4 Depress brake pedal to rel...

Page 37: ...sition of drive lever NOTE 5332M 0402 150E Steering Wheel 6 Turn steering wheel to turn Do not make a sudden stop Operator may be thrown off or machine may skid or tip over Always park on a firm level...

Page 38: ...32M 0402 040E Drive Lever Nutral Position 1 Gradually return drive lever to nutral position to slow down 2 Release hand off drive lever When Driving with Drive Lever 5332M 0402 120E Brake Pedal 3 Depr...

Page 39: ...odes Shifting gears while machine is in motion can damage transmission Use 2WD mode under normal condition Pay attention to the minimum turning radius in AWD mode In AWD mode minimum turning radius is...

Page 40: ...tial lock lever Operating differential lock lever while machine is in motion can damage differential Keep differential lock in OFF position under normal running condition Differential may be damaged D...

Page 41: ...ark machine on a slope less than 10 degrees make certain to apply parking brake firmly and block wheels with chocks Apply brake and remove key when parking Do not park near combustibles 5332M 0402 200...

Page 42: ...al and pull brake lock lever to lock brake pedal in depressed position 5332M 0402 030E Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever L H N 4 Move auxiliary transmission shift lever to N neutral position Main Swi...

Page 43: ...o unlock cutting height adjust lever 5332M 0403 020E Cutting Height Adjust Lever 2 With lock button pulled up move cutting height adjust lever to a desired position 3 Release lock to lock cutting heig...

Page 44: ...machine when cutting Rotating cutting blades can throw stones or debris and cause injuries and damages to nearby people animals crops buildings automobiles etc Pay attention to the safety of surround...

Page 45: ...hine Always clean cutting blades and cutting blade stay after every use see page 73 Remained foreign object may solidified or corrode and make cutting blades hard to remove Inspect the work site befor...

Page 46: ...d 1 Make sure cutting blade shield is closed 5332M 0402 110E Throttle Lever 2 Turn throttle lever to fast position to raise engine speed 3 Move auxiliary transmission shift lever to L low speed 5332M...

Page 47: ...at while cutting blade is rotating NOTE 5332M 0402 130E Drive Pedal 6 Drive machine forward to cut 5332M 0403 020E Cutting Height Adjust Lever 4 Move cutting height adjust lever to a desired height Wh...

Page 48: ...ver 7 Move cutting rotary clutch lever to OFF to stop cutting blade Moving cutting rotary clutch lever to OFF applies brake on cutting blade to stop 8 Move cutting height adjust lever to the highest p...

Page 49: ...in dusty place Change oil First time 20 hours Every 50 afterward Clean spark plugs Every 100 hours Replace fuel strainer Every 200 hours Replace air cleaner element Every 200 hours contact Canycom rep...

Page 50: ...s do not exhibit excessive play and no irregular noise or overheating shall be observed Transmission Irregular noise or overheating shall not be observed when moving forward or backward There shall no...

Page 51: ...mation or corrosion Fastening bolts or nuts shall not be loose or missing Body Panels Shall be free of cracks deformation or corrosion Doors and lids shall open close and lock properly Fastening bolts...

Page 52: ...y Battery fluid electrolyte shall be of proper level Page 68 Terminals shall be free of looseness or excessive corrosion Head Lamp Tail Lamp 1 Head and tail lamps shall work Lamp lens shall be free of...

Page 53: ...1 4L Transmission Oil Change Initially After 50 hours of use Every 500 hours afterwards Gear Oil API rating GL 4 or 5 SAE rating 80 0 9L Front Axle Oil 1 As needed Gear Oil API rating GL 4 or 5 SAE r...

Page 54: ...s When handle becomes heavy stop pushing When using a pneumatic grease pump charge for two to three seconds Set cutting rotary height to the lowest to grease link pivots NOTE Location Schedule Grade 1...

Page 55: ...intenance 46 5 Greasing Points CM 225 CM 184 5332M 0503 020E Location Schedule Grade 1 Cutting rotary link pivots Every 6 Months Chassis Grease 2 Cutting rotary drive shaft Every 6 Months Chassis Grea...

Page 56: ...ears 1 Hose Fuel Filter Fuel Cock 53320316000 Every 2 years 1 Hose Fuel Cock Fuel Tank 53320315000 Every 2 years 1 Drive Train V belt HST 08521300036 Replace if defective 1 Tire Rear 1 2 53322202000 R...

Page 57: ...ont Axle Rear Right 1 53212118000 Replace if defective 1 Rubber Plate Front Axle Rear Right 2 3 53332112000 Replace if defective 1 Rubber Plate Front Wheel Inside 1 53322116000 Replace if defective 1...

Page 58: ...h Front Cover 1 Pull top side of front cover to unlock latch 5332M 0401 110E 2 Pull up front cover Tool box is provided under the front cover Use this tool box to store tools or substitute cutting bla...

Page 59: ...knob bolts fixing the tray 3 Remove fixing bracket and lift tray Knob Bolt Head Lamp Unit 5332M 0509 040E 4 Remove 3 knob bolts fixing head lamp unit to remove head lamp unit Grommet 5332M 0509 060E 5...

Page 60: ...ngine Hood 1 Pull lever and open engine hood Lower Rear Cover 5332M 0505 040E Rear Cover 1 Remove 4 bolts 2 Remove lower rear cover Step 1 Remove 3 bolts fixing step 2 Remove step 3 Remove step on the...

Page 61: ...01 080E Safety Pin Cutting Blade Shield 1 Lift lock lever 2 Hold lock lever and lift blade shield 3 Release lock lever to lock shield in the lifted position 5332M 0505 070E Cutting Rotary Sheild Lock...

Page 62: ...ine that has been running is very hot Allow engine to cool before servicing or severe burns may result Keep fire and spark away when servicing Make certain to fill engine with correct grade of oil to...

Page 63: ...er Cap Filling 1 Open engine hood 2 Remove oil filler cap 3 Fill specified amount of correct oil into filler 4 Check oil level Make sure oil level is between upper and lower limits 5 Put oil filler ca...

Page 64: ...ent if damaged Oil Filter Cartridge 1 Open engine hood 2 Follow the instructions in Operator s Manual for the engine to change oil filter cartridge 3 Close engine hood 5332M 0506 050E Oil Filter Cartr...

Page 65: ...Conductor in the cable may be severed or damaged If a spark plug is damaged replace it with a new one 5332M 0506 070E Spark Plug Cap On both sides 1 Open engine hood 2 Follow the instructions in Opera...

Page 66: ...lation causes uneven wear or other damages to tires Dispose of drained oil properly Tire Size Pressure KPa kgf cm2 CMX224 CM225 Front Wheel AGR 4 00 7 2PR 120 1 2 Rear Wheel 17 8 00 8 4PR 240 2 4 CM18...

Page 67: ...riate oil drain pan 3 Remove transmission oil drain plug to drain oil 4 Install drain plug back in place 5332M 0507 020E Filler Cap 5 Open engine hood 6 Remove transmission oil filler cap 7 Remove che...

Page 68: ...nt knuckle to drain oil 4 Remove drain plug on the right front knucle to drain oil as well Drain plug for the right front knucle is on back side of the front axle NOTE 5332M 0507 090E Filler Plug Fron...

Page 69: ...led Do not exceed beyond MAX level HST fluid may espands and overflows Oil to Use Oil Capacity Page 44 NOTE 5332M 0507 030E HST Oil Tank 1 Park machine on level ground 2 Open engine hood 3 Visually ch...

Page 70: ...Belt Spring 1 Open engine hood 2 Check V belt tension Push V belt by finger and check that deflection at center point A is in the range of 10 to 20 mm If it is out of this range adjust with adjust nu...

Page 71: ...not work even the brake pedal is locked the brake shoe is worn out Please contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement Always keep brake adjusted for maximum performance Improperly adjusted br...

Page 72: ...servicing Allow machine to cool off before servicing Engine and its ancillaries are very hot after operation and may pose a burn hazard When a blade is damaged replace it and the other blade immediate...

Page 73: ...eformed damged or missing replace them with new components 3 Inspect cutting rotor stay If stay is worn excessively deformed or damged replace with a new component 4 Close blade sheild Wear Limit Up t...

Page 74: ...e 5332M 0508 060E Blade Mounting Pin 3 Install new mounting pin and wave washer to blade and shift blade along mounting slot noting the direction of the flat faces Always put thick gloves on and be ca...

Page 75: ...ge adjust with adjust nut 4 Visually inspect belt Replace belt if it is damaged For replacement contact your CANYCOM representative 5 Move cutting rotor clutch lever to OFF 6 Close engine hood Inspect...

Page 76: ...seems inadequate Inspecting 1 Start engine 2 Turn throttle lever to fast to raise engine speed 3 Move cutting height adjust lever to 150 for CMX224 and CM225 or to 130 for CM184 4 Move cutting rotary...

Page 77: ...in an eye immediately rinse with plenty of water and promptly consult a physician Explosion hazard Keep open flame or spark away from battery Hydrogen gas generated during charging is extremely explos...

Page 78: ...front cover 3 Visually inspect that battery fluid level is between UPPER level and LOWER level lines 4 If fluid level is near or below LOWER level line fill 5 Install front cover back in place Instruc...

Page 79: ...tery from machine 3 Follow instructions in battery charger user s manual to charge battery 4 When battery is fully charged install battery back in place 5 Install front cover back in palce Charging 53...

Page 80: ...it is hot It may cause burns Do not touch the glass part of light bulb directly with fingers It may reduce service life Light Bulbs to use Page 47 NOTE Head Lamp Socket Light Bulb 5332M 0508 050E 1 R...

Page 81: ...Maintenance 72 5 5332M 0509 080E Light Bulb 2 Replace with a new light bulb 3 Install lens back in place...

Page 82: ...age to surrounding properties or persons Turn cutting rotary clutch to ON only when cleaning Keep it in OFF position all the other times Hose Connection 5332M 0510 010E 1 Park machine 2 Set cutting he...

Page 83: ...ust or damage Always clean cutting blades and blade pins after use Dirt or foreign matters may solidify or corrode blades and make it difficult to remove them Do not set cutting height too low It may...

Page 84: ...noperable due to freezing After Cold Weather Use Fire hazard clean machine of cut grass and similar material after use Cut grass that is accumulated on the machine can catch fire 1 Clean machine wash...

Page 85: ...machine Inspect fill and charge battery 10 Cover machine with protective water proof covering after machine is cooled off Do not wash engine or control panel with running water water may enter inside...

Page 86: ...ge 17 Excessive fuel in the engine Wait a while and try starting again Battery capacity is insufficient Add battery fluid Charge battery Replace battery Page 68 Page 68 Battery cable is disconnected C...

Page 87: ...OM representative Engine overheats Insufficient amount of engine oil Fill oil Page 53 Rotating screen or cooling fins are clogged or blocked Clean Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air cleaner Clean...

Page 88: ...above Please contact your CANYCOM representative Machine does not turn smoothly Tires are not properly inflated Adjust tire pressure Page 57 Other other than the above Please contact your CANYCOM repr...

Page 89: ...mal vibration occurs when cutting blade is rotated Cutting blade is damaged or lost Replace cutting blades Page 63 Foreign object is caught by cutting blade Remove or clean foreign object Other other...

Page 90: ...height is too low Raise cutting height Machine turns too fast Turn slowly Work site has undulations Raise cutting height Cutting blade knives or stay is bent Replace Cutter load is too high Engine spe...

Page 91: ...f loading deck of transporter and have anti slip ramp surfaces Secure the hooks of loading ramps firmly and flush with loading deck Move slowly forward when loading onto and move slowly backward when...

Page 92: ...tion to the center of gravitiy and the balance of machine when hoisting 2 Place loading ramps Secure hooks oframps firmly and flush with loading deck 3 Shift auxiliary transmission shift lever to Low...

Page 93: ...ased on factory standard NOISE LEVEL Model Engine Rated revolution Vibration Mower Blade Clutch Steering wheel top Steering wheel bottom Seat CMX224 CM225 3000 rpm ON 22 m s2 20 m s2 2 5 m s2 OFF 13m...

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