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Operators Manual

MODEL TMC46

TURF

multi

CUTTER

Exceptional build quality,

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OM May 2015

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www.groundsmanindustries.com

Tel : +44(0) 28 2766 7049

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Summary of Contents for TMC46

Page 1: ...uality machines you can rely on great aftersales care OM May 2015 Email info groundsmanindustries com www groundsmanindustries com Tel 44 0 28 2766 7049 To see our full range visit our website or give us a call there are no pushy salesmen just good honest help advice ...

Page 2: ...dsman Pedestrian Operated Turf Multi Cutter is located on the front right side body panel if viewed from the rear of the machine This machine was supplied by Dealer address If you require any further advice or assistance you can contact Groundsman Industries directly on Tel 44 0 28 2766 7049 Fax 44 0 28 2766 6855 Email info groundsmanindustries com Website www groundsmanindustries com Page 1 ...

Page 3: ...Y FIRST 3 WARRANTY 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 5 MACHINE BREAKDOWN 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7 8 OPERATOR LEVERS AND CONTROLS 9 10 BASIC SET UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 11 12 CHANGING BLADES 13 RUNNING MAINTENANCE 14 15 16 BLADES ACCESSORIES 17 18 Page 2 ...

Page 4: ...full Take care not to allow petrol spillage or cause to ignite 4 Never operate the machine with any parts missing Check the machine periodically for loose or damaged parts Always use genuine Groundsman Industries replacement parts Failures caused by the use of spurious replacement parts will not be covered by the factory warranty nor will any liability be accepted for damages or injury thus incurr...

Page 5: ...turned to the dealer immediately together with full particulars of the de fects the machine number the hours worked and the date machine was supplied D The manufacturers warranty does not extend to proprietary or other components not of its manufacture but it will as far as possible pass to the purchaser any benefits of any guarantee given to the manufac turer in respect of such components E In th...

Page 6: ...ive Enclosed Centrifugal Clutch Belt Drive Blade Drive Central Connecting Rod and Eccentric Drive Shaft Sealed Bearings Throughout Ground Drive Oil filled worm gear clutch engaging front axle Oil bath chain driven rear axle Wheels Front Stud mounted 300mm OD solid rubber turf tread wheels available in two widths Wheels Rear Stud Mounted solid rubber turf tread wheels in four widths to suit blades ...

Page 7: ... ASSEMBLY BELT 3 CRANK ASSEMBLY 5 REAR AXLE 6 BLADE ASSEMBLY BLADE THROTTLE CABLE ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION COLOUR CODE 1 BHB 001 Chassis Assembly 2 BHB 298 Ground Drive Assembly 3 BHB 319 Crank Assembly 4 BHB 253 Front Axle Assembly 5 BHB 214 Rear Axle Assembly 6 BHB 529 Blade Assembly 7 BHB 457 Engine Clutch Belt Chains ...

Page 8: ...gearbox through the worm tube casing transmitting power to the front wheel axle blue by engaging on a heavy duty 160mm 6 diameter bronze worm wheel The worm gear drive is engaged and disengaged by a remote gear lever via a direct linkage rod and activating cam within the axle casing Front Axle Assembly Rear Axle Assembly The positioning of the wheel axles within the casing maximises traction balan...

Page 9: ...and down by the depth set screw to alter the depth of cut The beam is fitted to the chassis by a bearing block which is bolted through four slots The blade cutting angle and the distance from the blade wheels can be altered by loosening the four mounting bolts and sliding the mounting block back and forth along the slots using the gear rack adjuster nut The blade can be positioned very close to th...

Page 10: ... ENGAGEMENT LEVER B GROUND DRIVE ENGAGED POSITION CUTTING DEPTH SET LEVERS A DEPTH LOCK LEVER B DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK LEVER C DEPTH SCALE CUTTING BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT A BLADE ANGLE CLAMP BOLT four B BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT NUT C BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCALE BLADE DRIVE ENGAGEMENT A BLADE DRIVE LEVER engaged A B B A B B C A C B A A A Page 9 Operator Levers and Controls ...

Page 11: ...leaded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits Before starting forthe first time check that the engine has been filled to the correct level with engine oil see running maintenance section of this manual To start the engine turn the igni tion switch A on Check that the fuel lever C is turned on and if the engine is cold turn on the choke lever B Pull the starter cord handle D and ...

Page 12: ...o the neutral position B When engaging the cutter drive ensure the engine is idling and pull the lever back to release it from the locked neutral position Pull the throttle lever gently to enable the blade clutch to fully engage drive before in creasing the power BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Tilt the machine forward unto it s nose to clear the cutter blade from the ground Slacken the four blade angle cl...

Page 13: ...mitted to the ground wheel or the cutter blade and the machine can be wheeled freely by the operator En gage the ground drive for forward transportation un der power Tilt the machine forward to balance on the front wheel when manoeuvring or transporting the machine the cutter blade drive should remain disen gaged THE ENGINE The TMC46 Mk2 Turf multi Cutter is fitted with a Honda GX200 6 5 HP Engine...

Page 14: ...ade to slide downwards for removal The two longer bolts are lo cated in the lower two holes and the shorter bolt at the top Ensure that the heavy washers are re fitted and that the nuts are tightened firmly DO NOT ALLOW the blade mounting bolts to work loose re check that the nuts are tight periodically when in use B A Fitting the de compactor or mole drain blade The Mole drain and de compactor bl...

Page 15: ... dirty or clogged Check every 50 working hours depending on operating conditions MAIN DRIVE BELT Removing the cover Check the main drive belt A every 100 working hours Undo the four retaining bolts to remove the main drive belt cover B If the belt is worn split or cracked it must be replaced otherwise follow the instructions below to check and re tension the belt if necessary Replacing and tension...

Page 16: ...tter blade removed ensure all four wheels are rest ing on a suitable level work surface With a extension socket wrench remove oil plug A and using a container with a filler tube top up the gear box oil level with EP 90 gear oil until the oil is level with the lip of the gear box filler hole Replace the oil plug and tighten firmly Draining the oil Drain and replace the gear box oil every 900 workin...

Page 17: ...ow the cutter blade to become loose The three blade mounting bolts A should be checked and tightened five working hours after initial fitting and every 30 working hours there after On a level surface tilt the machine forward to rest on the front chassis nose and use the tee wrench supplied to tighten the bolts If the cutting edge on the cutter blade cross knife or side knives is rounded and dull t...

Page 18: ...r sand bunkers MOLE DRAIN DE COMPACTION TRENCHING BLADES A range of centre mounting blades are available for Drainage De compaction and Trench Cutting to 15cm 6 depths See page 18 for more details about the standard blades and accessories available for the TMC46 or view our product Page 17 See our product accessories catalogue for more details about available blades and accessories or go to ACCESS...

Page 19: ... 6 Blade De compact TC46BD15 TRENCH CUTTING BLADES Produces a cleanly cut narrow strip of turf 10cm 4 deep that can be lifted out to create a trench and replaced when work is completed Width Depth Part Number 16cm 7 10cm 4 Blade Trench TC46BT1610 REVETTING SOD CUTTING BLADES Two strips of sod cut with one blade Width Part Number 2 x 15cm 2x6 Blade Revetting TC46BR30 2 2 x 17 5cm 2x7 Blade Revettin...

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