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The Company reserves the right to modify or update machines without the obligation of
modifying or updating previously sold machines.

Venue: any judgements will be decided by the Verona Court.

EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity

according to Directive 2006/42/EC

We

ROTOMEC spa
Via Molino di Sopra, 56
37054 Nogara (Verona), Italy

declare under our sole responsibility, that the product

Grooming Mower

Grooming Mower

Grooming Mower

Grooming Mower

Cyclone 'C30'

Cyclone 'C30'

Cyclone 'C30'

Cyclone 'C30'

to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relavant basic safety and health
requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC. 
For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in
the  Directives,  the  following  standards  were  consulted:  EN  836:1997,  EN
836:1997/A1:1997, EN 836:1997/A2:2001, EN 836:1997/A3:2004.
National and International Requirements: ISO 11684:1995.

Pio G. Figna
Chief Executive Officer

                                              Nogara, 

Determination of vacuum sound power levels under static conditions.
Acoustic pressure: Leq dB (A) = 95,4.
Acoustic power LwA (dBA) = 111.

CYCLONE 'C30'

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for CYCLONE C30 Series

Page 1: ...tor s Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series Series Series Series C30 C30 C30 C30 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine ...

Page 2: ...elected using the following guidelines DANGER indicates and imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a po...

Page 3: ...tor s Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series Series Series Series C30 C30 C30 C30 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine ...

Page 4: ... 01 Maintenance Safety 20 4 MAINTENANCE 19 3 10 Removing Mower from the Tractor 19 3 09 Uneven Terrain 17 3 08 Operating Techniques 17 3 07 Working Speed 16 3 06 Start Up 15 3 05 Attaching to the Tractor 14 3 04 Pre Operational Check 13 3 03 Cutting Height Adjustment 12 3 02 Setup 10 3 01 Operational Safety 10 3 OPERATION 8 2 03 Messages and Signs 8 2 02 Starting and Stopping 7 2 01 Preparation 7 ...

Page 5: ... all hardware is metric Only metric tools should be used Other tools that do not fit properly can slip and cause injury CAUTION right hand and left hand sides of the implement are determined by facing in the direction the implement will travel when going forward see fig 2 1 03 Model and Serial Number ID Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and serial number Record your implement ...

Page 6: ...leaning transporting mailing and service call charge 2 Normal wear items such as belts blades bearings drive lines shear pins slip clutches etc 3 Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear accidents improper maintenance improper protection or improper use 4 The use of non original spare parts and accessories Your Authorised Company Dealer has genuine parts in stock Only these approved replacemen...

Page 7: ...ds and understands the operator s manuals and is instructed in safe and proper use 2 01 Preparation 1 Before operating equipment read and understand the operator s manual and the safety signs see fig 2 2 Thoroughly inspect the implement before initial operation to assure that all packaging materials i e wires bands and tape have been removed 3 Personal protection equipment including hard hat safet...

Page 8: ...aged or missing 6 After striking an obstacle disengage the PTO shut the tractor down and thoroughly inspect for damage before restarting 7 Never engage the PTO until the mower is in the down position and resting on the ground Never raise the mower until all blades have come to a complete stop 2 03 Messages and Signs 1 Read and adhere to all safety and operating decals on this machine see fig 2 2 B...

Page 9: ...isengage PTO and shut tractor down 3 540 rpm PTO only 4 Keep away from rotating driveline 5 Keep away objects can be thrown 6 Never allow passengers 7 Keep away from rotating blades 8 Keep away from rotating belts 9 Keep away from raised mower CYCLONE C30 OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 right side left side 7 8 9 ...

Page 10: ... and give a precise level cut even in undulating conditions 3 01 Operational Safety CAUTION our mowers are designed considering safety as the most important target and are the safest available in today s market Unfortunately human carelessness can override the safety features built into our machines Injury prevention and work safety aside from the features on our mowers is very much due to the res...

Page 11: ...ugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles 15 Frequently check mower blades They should be sharp free of...

Page 12: ...nt tipping and or loss of control 3 02 Setup Notice to dealer pre delivery setup and service including lubrication is the responsibil ity of the authorised dealer It is up to him to assure that the machine is in perfect condi tion and ready to be used It is his responsibility to ensure that the customer is aware of all safety aspects and operational procedures for the mower He must also fill out t...

Page 13: ...r the mower deck to prevent it from falling The cutting height is the distance from the blades to the ground The cutting height is adjusted by moving the spacers on the wheel yokes Placing spacers between the wheel arm and the wheel yoke raises the cutting height by the size of the spacer Removing the spacers lowers it by the same height see fig 5 Be sure all wheel arms are adjusted equally This i...

Page 14: ...s are properly installed and the blade bolts properly torqued5 7 All hardware is tight 8 The tractor to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed 9 All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached 10 No people or animals are in the work area 11 When working make sure the tractor hitch is in the float position in order to allow the mower to follow the contour of the ground DANGER...

Page 15: ... the mower in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the hitch pins welded to the mower hitch arms Turn off the tractor engine Secure them in place with the lynch pins 2 Adjust the tractor sway blocks or chains to remove all side movement 3 Attach the top link secure it in place with the top hitch pin Adjust tractor top link to allow the mower to follow the ground contour and yet remain as leve...

Page 16: ...n precise safe operating procedures for both the tractor and the mower 3 To ensure all maintenance and lubrication has been performed on the mower 4 To have read and understood all safety aspects for the mower in the operator s manual 5 To have read and understood all safety decals on the mower 6 Checking the condition of the blades Worn or damaged blades should be changed before starting8 7 Check...

Page 17: ... best cut possible always keep the tractor rpm up to the speed indicated on the mower When increasing or decreasing mowing ground speed always use gear selection not engine speed This will maintain the constant maximum blade speed necessary for a clean cut 3 08 Operating Techniques All of the following factors are important in selecting the proper forward speed 1 height of grass 2 Type of grass 3 ...

Page 18: ...ravel straight forward whenever possible It is better to cut grass more often than too short Short grass deteriorates rapidly in hot weather and invites weed growth during growing season When using the side discharge model operate the mower with uncut grass to the left Clippings will discharge over the cut area Continued discharging of clippings over the uncut area could result in the build up of ...

Page 19: ...ve over the terrain with the PTO disengaged Operate the mower up and down steep slopes not across slopes to prevent the tractor from tipping Avoid sudden stops and starts and slow down before changing directions on a slope Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and mower Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control Av...

Page 20: ...d remove the ignition key 5 Be certain all moving parts on attachment have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance 6 Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely 7 Always use personal protection devices such as eye hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance 8 Frequently check mower blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks...

Page 21: ...n Use a good quality SAE multi purpose type grease for all locations shown Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before using grease gun Use 90 wt gear oil in gearbox Hourly 1 check the condition of mower blades for nicks or dull edges Sharpen if necessary 2 Replace bent or damaged blades12 3 Also check blades for damage after hitting an obstruction 4 Clean foreign material from mower deck and belt...

Page 22: ...p grease fittings are easily accessible from the top of the deck by simply removing the plastic dust guards 2 Check belt tension14 OPERATOR S MANUAL CYCLONE C30 22 14 See section 4 04 Belt Tension Lubrication of wheel yokes Fig 7 Fig 8 Lubrication of the spindle shafts easily accessible from the top of the deck ...

Page 23: ...own proper blade maintenance is important Blades must be kept sharp at their original length and corners maintained A blade must be replaced if due to wear or damage its original shape has been distorted CYCLONE C30 OPERATOR S MANUAL 23 Ground Fig 9 1 3 5 7 8 9 2 4 6 10 11 1 grease fitting 2 hexagonal nut 3 pulley 4 rotor support 5 cover 6 shaft 7 blade 8 cup washer 9 blade bolt 10 cutting edge cl...

Page 24: ...ING do not substitute blades or any bolt for the blade retaining bolt Company blades and blade retaining bolts are specially made for this application Using non original parts can effect the quality of cut and may also cause damage to the mower DANGER proper torque must be used when tightening the blade retaining bolt If these safety precautions are not followed the blade could come off during ope...

Page 25: ...e is balanced 4 04 Belt Tension Belt tension control Check the belt tension by applying a force of 5 6 kg 12 15 lb pushing against the belt halfway between the pulleys The belt deflection should be between 8 10 mm 5 16 3 8 Belt tension adjustment The C30 mower has an automatic belt tensioner The tension is created by a spring connecting a tensioner pulley to a fixed hitch plate with 3 positions se...

Page 26: ...holding central plate see fig 11 5 Lift the front of the central plate and remove old belt 6 Replace new belt starting from the right spindle pulley see fig 12 7 Lower central plate 8 Replace front nuts Tighten front and rear nuts holding down central plate 9 Replace spring tensioner 10 Reinstall the belt shields 4 06 Driveline DANGER only use the original driveline supplied with this mower and al...

Page 27: ... Raise and lower the mower with the 3 point hitch to find the position where the driveline is shortest Hold the half shafts side by side and mark the desired length on the outer female tube guard leaving a 5 cm 2 gap between the end of the guard tube and bell guard 3 Cut off both guard tubes the same amount as marked in step 2 4 Shorten both drive tubes the same amount as guard tubes 5 De burr and...

Page 28: ...ower be sure the PTO driveline does not hit either the mower or the tractor During transport the mower should not be lifted over 35 40 cm 14 16 from the ground CAUTION make sure PTO is disengaged and blades have stopped turning before raising mower to full transport position Do not tow tractor and mower behind other vehicles Use a properly equipped trailer with heavy tie downs for towing operation...

Page 29: ...180 C30 180SD ASAE 2rd cat 4 210x80 1 BX 25 100 3 75 2803 160 178 150 C30 150SD ASAE 2rd cat 4 210x80 1 BX 25 100 3 67 3037 130 148 120 C30 120SD Driveline 1 3 8 Wheels size Belts type Cutting height mm Blades Blades tip speed m sec Rotor rpm min Weight Kg Overall width cm Working width cm Model Series C30 Side Discharge for tractors up to 30 HP PTO 5402 rpm 3 point hitch cat 1 ASAE 2rd cat 4 210x...

Page 30: ... ensure a tight fit when reassembling To replace the gearbox follow the above instructions in reverse order 5 02 Blade Spindle To remove a blade spindle do the following 1 remove the belt16 2 Remove the nut holding the pulley to the spindle shaft see fig 9 3 Remove the blades17 4 Unbolt the bolts holding the rotor support to the mower deck 5 If necessary remove and replace the bearings from the ro...

Page 31: ...s important to perform the following for prolonged storage 1 wash the mower carefully 2 Inspect the mower and replace worn or damaged parts 3 Tighten all hardware Grease all areas indicated under Maintenance18 4 Loosen the belts if the mower is to be stored for an extended length of time 5 Cover the mower from the elements in order to have it in perfect conditions for the start of the next season ...

Page 32: ...r grass Mow grass high 1st pass 2nd pass cut to desired height Increase tractor rpm check engine and PTO speeds Wet grass Grass too high Tractor rpm too slow Grass build up at exit Tighten belt Belt slipping Belt squeal Remove object Replace belt Object wrapped around blade Belt damaged Mower vibrates Tighten Belt Remove object Clean pulleys Lack of tension Object clogging mower Debris in pulleys ...

Page 33: ...f bearings z Operator s Manual Review the operator s manual with the customer Explain the following z Warranty z Safe operation and service z Correct machine installation and operation z Daily and periodic lubrication maintenance and inspections z Troubleshooting z Operational procedures and storage z Parts and service z Remove and fill out the Delivery and Warranty Registration form z Give custom...

Page 34: ...warranty This limited warranty does not apply to and excludes drivelines and driveline related safety devices shear pin yokes shear pins slip clutches clutch discs tires belts blades and other wear items At no time will the responsibility of the Company surpass the original purchase price of the machine The purchaser agrees not to have any rights to any compensation from the Company including but ...

Page 35: ...ing Mower Grooming Mower Grooming Mower Cyclone C30 Cyclone C30 Cyclone C30 Cyclone C30 to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relavant basic safety and health requirements of the Directive 2006 42 EC For the relevant implementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the Directives the following standards were consulted EN 836 1997 EN 836 1997 A1 1997 EN 836 1997 A2 2...

Page 36: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL CYCLONE C30 36 ...

Page 37: ... on proper operation maintenance and lubrication procedure of this equipment I have been instructed on and do understand the application limitation and capacities this equipment was designed and recommended for all as described in the operator s manual and literature published by Rotomec Date Customer s Signature Pre Delivery Check List z Oil in gearbox z Greased fittings z Safety guards in place ...

Page 38: ...Cut along this line Sender Fold here ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa Via Molino di Sopra 56 37054 Nogara VR ITALY Place stamp here ...

Page 39: ...or use any of the information or details in this manual without the expressed written permission of ROTOMEC spa Nogara Verona Italy Technical infor mation provided in this manual is approximate the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes Pictures in this manual do not necessarily show the machine as delivered ...

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