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Operators Manual

MODEL TMC48

TURF

multi

CUTTER

Exceptional build quality,

machines you can rely on

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OM Aug 2013

Email : [email protected]

www.groundsmanindustries.com

Tel : +44(0) 28 2766 7049

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Summary of Contents for TMC48

Page 1: ...uality machines you can rely on great aftersales care OM Aug 2013 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 11 12 CHANGING BLADES 13 RUNNING MAINTENANCE 14 15 16 BLADES ACCESSORIES 17 18 19 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: ...onda GX240 Primary Drive 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 13 x 650 6 pneumatic turf tyres Wheels Rear Solid rubber diamond block tread in four widths to suit blades PERFORMANCE CHART 3600...

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

Page 8: ...e 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 bal...

Page 9: ...f 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 the blade wheels with a flat cutting angle for absolut...

Page 10: ...ORS HANDLES B THROTTLE LEVER GROUND DRIVE LEVER A GROUND DRIVE 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 ...

Page 11: ...ded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits Before starting for the 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 ignition 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 whe...

Page 12: ... push the lever A for ward until it locks into 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 en able the blade clutch to fully engage drive before increasing the power BLADE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Tilt the machine forward unto it s nose to clear the cutter blade fr...

Page 13: ... to the ground wheel or the cutter blade and the machine can be wheeled freely by the operator Engage the ground drive for forward transportation under power The cutter blade drive should remain disen gaged for transporting and manoeuvring THE ENGINE The TMC48 Turf multi Cutter is fitted with a Honda GX240 9 HP Engine Unleaded or low leaded fuel is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits...

Page 14: ... blade to slide downwards for removal The two longer bolts are located in the lower two holes and the shorter bolt at the top Ensure that the heavy wash ers are re fitted and that the nuts are tightened firmly Ensure that the blade angle is re set and the clamp lever tightened firmly DO NOT ALLOW the blade mounting bolts to work loose re check that the nuts are tight periodically when in use Fitti...

Page 15: ...rty 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 tensioning...

Page 16: ...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 working hou...

Page 17: ...nce A E D A C ADJUST UP B GOUND DRIVE LEVER ADJUSTMENT After the first 20 hours working and then every 300 hours adjust the Ground Drive Lever 1 Place the machine on a flat level surface 2 Engage ground drive lever A as shown 3 Slacken clamp bolt B and slide the lever bracket C up wards on the bolt slot D 4 Hold the lever bracket C upwards as far as possible and tighten clamp bolt B FIRMLY 5 When ...

Page 18: ...tting blade are available for the TMC48 from 30cm 12 35cm 14 40cm 16 45cm 18 and 50cm 20 widths Revetting Blades Sod cutting blades are available with a centre knife for cutting two strips of turf together in one pass Sod widths 15cm 6 17 5cm 7 20cm 8 22 5cm 9 25cm 10 and 30cm 12 can be cut in double strips Sod strips in these widths can be used for sod wall building or revetting to create terrace...

Page 19: ...set TC48BW30 35cm 14 Blade Wheel set TC48BW35 40cm 16 Blade Wheel set TC48BW40 45cm 18 Blade Wheel set TC48BW45 50cm 20 Blade Wheel set TC48BW50 60cm 24 Blade Wheel set TC48BW60 MOLE DRAIN DE COMPACTION BLADES Produces a single cut on the surface cultivating or mole draining beneath to 15cm 6 depth Depth Part Number 15cm 6 Blade Mole drain TC48BM15 15cm 6 Blade De compact TC48BD15 TRENCH CUTTING B...

Page 20: ... all widths of Sod Blades The attachment can be set to chop the length of sod infinitely from 1 metre to 5 metres long Widths Max Depth Part Number 30cm to 50cm 5cm 2 TC4GCO Page 19 Blades and Accessories See our product accessories catalogue for more details about available blades and accessories or go to ACCESSORIES on our website www groundsmanindustries com Customised blade can be manufactured...

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Page 24: ...K 028 2766 7049 Int 44 28 2766 7049 Fax UK 028 2766 6855 Int 44 28 2766 6855 Global Network Please see dealer network page on our website or contact Groundsman Industries Regional Dealer Address Telephone Fax Website NOTES Email info groundsmanindustries com www groundsmanindustries com ...

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