Groundsman TMC2, Operator'S Manual

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ENGINE
Please refer to the Honda owners manual for in­
structions regarding maintenance.
Engine Oil
The Groundsman Model TMC2 is fitted with a GX200
Honda 6.5 HP petrol engine. When filling or checking
the oil level, the engine should be level. Lower the ma­
chine to in work position, unscrew the oil plug ‘A’ and
dip stick located at the front of the engine. Fill with SAE
10 W 30 or equivalent until the oil is level with the
threads on the filler hole. When the oil plug is removed
the oil should be visible on the dip stick. Check the en­
gine oil daily. Replace every 80 hrs or 6 months.
Air Filter
Check the air filter is clean. Undo the thumb­screw lo­
cated on the top of the air filter cover ‘A’ located on top
of the engine to expose the filter. Undo the second thumb­
screw to remove the filter. Remove the filter outer foam
’B’ and wash clean with petrol and squeeze in a few
drops of oil. The paper element must be replaced when
dirty or clogged. Check every 50 working hours depend­
ing on operating conditions.
MAIN DRIVE BELT
Removing the cover:
Check the main drive belt ‘A’ every 100 working hours.
Undo the two retaining bolts to remove the main drive
belt cover. If worn, split or cracked the belt must be re­
placed.
Replacing and tensioning the belt:
Slacken the four engine base mounting bolts ‘B’ and turn
the belt tensioning bolt ‘C’ anti­clockwise to slide the en­
gine back to loosen the belt for removal. To re­tension the
belt turn the belt tensioning bolt ‘C’ clockwise.
The correct belt tension:
Placing your fingers on top of the belt half way between
the pulleys and pressing downward, tension the belt to
achieve 15mm deflection. Ensure that the engine is square
and the clutch pulley face is properly aligned with the
belt.
Tighten the engine base mount bolts firmly.
RUNNING MAINTENANCE
A
B
A
A
B
C
15mm
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