ENGINE
Please refer to the Honda owners manual for
instructions regarding maintenance.
Engine Oil
The Groundsman Model TMC26 is fitted with a GX200
Honda 6.5 HP petrol engine. When filling or checking the
oil level, the engine should be level. With the cutter blade
raised out of work and all three wheels resting on a level
surface, 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 bottom of the
threads on the filler hole. When the oil plug is removed
the oil should be visible on the dip stick. Check the engine
oil regularly. Replace every 80 working hrs or 6 months.
Air Filter
Check the air filter is clean. Undo the thumb-screw located
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 depending on
operating conditions.
MAIN DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT & REPLACMENT
Removing the belt cover-guard
Undo the two retaining bolts ‘A’ to remove the cover-
guard. If the belt is worn, split or cracked the belt must
be replaced.
Replacing and tensioning V-belt
The main-drive V-belt ‘B’ should be checked and re-
tensioned every 100 working hours.
Slacken the four
engine base mounting bolts ‘C’ and turn the belt
tensioning bolt ‘D’ anti-clockwise to slide the engine back
to loosen the belt for removal. To re-tension the belt turn
the belt tensioning bolt ‘D’ 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 four engine base mount bolts firmly
.
A
B
A
B
C
D
15mm
A
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