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Walk Behind Greens Mower

Walk Behind Tee Mower

Owner's Operating Manual

Serial No. LM18GC: 35165-

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LM56GC: 36481-

LM66TC: 35329-

"Required reading"
Read this manual before using the machine.

Ver.2.8

Summary of Contents for LM18GC

Page 1: ...Walk Behind Greens Mower Walk Behind Tee Mower Owner s Operating Manual Serial No LM18GC 35165 LM56GC 36481 LM66TC 35329 Required reading Read this manual before using the machine Ver 2 8...

Page 2: ...r For USA The engine of this machine is equipped with a spark arrester In some areas there are local state or federal regulations requiring that a spark arrester be used on the engine of this machine...

Page 3: ...the QR code with your smartphone for easy access to Baroness Manual Reference Service where you can browse Owner s Operating Manual and Parts Catalog LM18GC https doc baroness international com manual...

Page 4: ...Warning Symbols This manual uses the following warning symbols for handling precautions that are important for your safety 696cq5 001 Warning symbol This symbol indicates the articles regarding Danger...

Page 5: ...other companies Prior to use carefully read the following manuals to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation Baroness Owner s Operating Manual The Engine s Owner s Manual Pu...

Page 6: ...LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Introduction...

Page 7: ...Groomer Clutch Lever Page 4 5 IGCA Independent Grass Catcher Arm Page 4 6 Instruments Page 4 8 Handling Instructions Page 5 1 Preparation for Use Page 5 2 Inspection and Cleaning Page 5 3 Adjustment...

Page 8: ...LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Contents...

Page 9: ...Safe Operating Practices Page 1 2 Training Page 1 2 Preparation Page 1 2 Operation Page 1 3 Maintenance Page 1 4 Storage Page 1 4 Safety LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Safety Page 1 1...

Page 10: ...oughout this manual Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Preparation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments...

Page 11: ...may obscure vision Do not take your eyes off the road ahead Do not operate the machine with no hands Always be sure of your footing on slopes 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Re...

Page 12: ...for servicing or adjusting the machine Use jack stands to support components when required Keep hands and feet away from moving parts If possible do not make adjustments with the engine running Make s...

Page 13: ...Recycle and Waste Disposal Page 2 2 About Recycle Page 2 2 About Waste Disposal Page 2 2 Disposal LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Disposal Page 2 1...

Page 14: ...ical use of resources It may be required by local laws About Waste Disposal Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations e...

Page 15: ...Description of Regulation Decals Page 3 9 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs Page 3 11 About Safety Signs and Instruction Signs Page 3 11 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals Page 3 11 De...

Page 16: ...Fuel tank capacity Gasoline 2 0 dm3 2 0 L Gasoline 0 53 U S gals Fuel consumption 338 g kW h rated output 248 60 g PS h rated output Engine oil capacity 0 56 dm3 0 56 L 0 15 U S gals Coolant volume H...

Page 17: ...n It may be adjusted according to the state of green and the bed knife to be installed The value in the brackets is the mowing height of the machine equipped with a groomer The value in the brackets i...

Page 18: ...gals Fuel consumption 338 g kW h rated output 248 60 g PS h rated output Engine oil capacity 0 56 dm3 0 56 L 0 15 U S gals Coolant volume Hydraulic tank capacity Transmission oil capacity Operating w...

Page 19: ...of green and the bed knife to be installed The value in the brackets is the mowing height of the machine equipped with a groomer The value in the brackets is the mowing height of the machine equipped...

Page 20: ...ls Fuel consumption 338 g kW h rated output 248 60 g PS h rated output Engine oil capacity 0 56 dm3 0 56 L 0 15 U S gals Coolant volume Hydraulic tank capacity Transmission oil capacity Operating widt...

Page 21: ...of green and the bed knife to be installed The value in the brackets is the mowing height of the machine equipped with a groomer The value in the brackets is the mowing height of the machine equipped...

Page 22: ...ound Power Level This machine was confirmed to have a sound power level of 98 dB by measuring identical machines in accordance with the procedure specified in ISO5395 1 2013 LM66 Sound Power Level Thi...

Page 23: ...16 Traveling Working selector lever 17 Grass catcher 18 Traveling tires 19 Stand 20 Light 21 Light Switch Regulation Decals Positions of Regulation Decals A B C quwxcl 209 Positions of Regulation Deca...

Page 24: ...California USA California Proposition 65 Decal describes the warning messages as required by California Proposition 65 This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Monoxide which is known...

Page 25: ...cals and Instruction Decals_001 1 Safety instruction caution decal 2 Caution to mutilation decal 3 Caution to noise decal 4 Greasing 10HR decal Description of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals Caut...

Page 26: ...OP STOP wyikja 001 Caution to Mutilation Decal_001 Caution to Noise Decal K4205001330 DECAL CAUTION TO NOISE bwu9po 001 Caution to Noise Decal_001 Greasing Each 10 Hours Decal K4209000370 DECAL GREASI...

Page 27: ...he engine switch OFF ON rcyo1p 003 Engine Switch Mark_001 High Low Selector Lever Decal K4203001320 STICKER HIGH LOW SELECTOR A It illustrates High Low clip of the reel cutter rotation speed B It illu...

Page 28: ...3 n54vge 001 Groomer Indication Mark_001 1 Normal rotation 2 Stop 3 Reverse rotation Light Switch Mark Note Depending on the specifications this function may not be available K4203001610 DECAL LIGHT S...

Page 29: ...Lever Page 4 3 Traveling Working Selector Lever Page 4 4 FOC High Low Clip Selector Lever Page 4 4 Air Adjusting Plate Page 4 5 Engine Clutch Cover Page 4 5 Groomer Clutch Lever Page 4 5 IGCA Indepen...

Page 30: ...ver is located in the handle and enables you to adjust the engine rpm Grip the throttle lever tightly to move it toward High speed position for increasing the engine rpm and loosen grip to move it tow...

Page 31: ...tivated Grip the main clutch lever while tilting the clutch lock lever to Unlock side to unlock the safety lock 1 A B 2 6zsd1y 002 Clutch Lock Lever_001 1 Main clutch lever 2 Clutch lock lever A Lock...

Page 32: ...lever should be operated while the main clutch lever is set to the disengaged position and adjusted to the position suitable for your work The FOC high low clip selector lever is located on the left...

Page 33: ...side of the engine and covers the engine clutch Open or close the engine clutch cover by removing or installing the lock bolt 1 2 A B paspfk 005 Engine Clutch Cover_001 1 Engine clutch cover 2 Lock b...

Page 34: ...ng the green to the end Stable lawn mowing work can be performed regardless of the operator s skill level and machine proficiency level enabling all greens to be mowed at a uniform cutting height 1 4f...

Page 35: ...djuster Effect 1 Regardless of skill level any operator can mow at a uniform cutting height as long as the handle can be adjusted within the range of the hole in the handle adjuster This is effective...

Page 36: ...ter with a new one The hour meter indicates the accumulated operation time of the engine The accumulated time can not be manually reset When the accumulated time exceeds 99999 hours the display automa...

Page 37: ...Page 5 6 Fuel Page 5 7 Fuel Strainer Page 5 7 Liquid Leakage Page 5 8 Bolts and Nuts Page 5 8 Grass Catcher Page 5 8 Adjustment before Work Page 5 8 Adjustment of Handle Position Page 5 8 Start Stop o...

Page 38: ...engine switch is operated Check that the cord is correctly connected When assembling the handle check the connection of the engine switch cord There are two connections plug and crimp terminal The plu...

Page 39: ...r cutting cylinder and the bed knife bottom blade have not changed color due to heat from grinding Check to see whether or not the second edge face relief remains at the point of reel cutter cutting c...

Page 40: ...ble kerosene and then soak it in the engine oil and wring out Remove dirt and dust from the paper element with blowing air or patting Assemble the paper and urethane elements Attach the air cleaner el...

Page 41: ...that the wire is not corroded or rusted 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 Electrical Wiring Inspection of Electrical Wiring Important Electrical short circuit will cause fire electrical leakage and malfu...

Page 42: ...mportant Do not supply too much engine oil Otherwise the engine may be damaged Important Do not mix different types of engine oil Important Be sure to use engine oil that is classified as API Service...

Page 43: ...mately 2 0 dm3 2 0 L 1 2 3 A 2e4emp 010 Fuel Supply_001 1 Fuel strainer 2 Filling opening 3 Maximum limit of fueling A 2 5 cm 0 98 in Fuel Strainer Inspection of Fuel Strainer The fuel strainer is loc...

Page 44: ...Nuts Important The bolts and nuts may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use Be sure to retighten or replace before operating the machine whenever there is any abnormality Check the bolts and nu...

Page 45: ...B A 1 v2e27i 035 Procedure to Start Engine_001 1 Engine switch A ON B OFF Make sure that the brake is locked 2 1 A B ud9f2u 004 Procedure to Start Engine_002 1 2 1 Brake lever 2 Lock lever A Lock B Un...

Page 46: ...Do not let go of the pulled starter grip since it may cause damage to the machine 5 6 Pull the starter grip swiftly and the engine will start 1 2 v2e27i 070 Procedure to Start Engine_007 1 Starter gr...

Page 47: ...n Check that the engine has stopped Stop the machine on a flat place Make sure that the brake lever is locked Stop the engine Leave the machine Move Traveling Procedure Caution Under any circumstances...

Page 48: ...gine Release the brake Release the safety lock and grip the main clutch lever slowly to start mowing Note Operate at about 3 000 rpm Removing Installing Traveling Tires Important Mow with the travelin...

Page 49: ...nto the groove in the drum shaft If they do not engage the wheel may fall off 1 2 A x9pzjh 005 Removing Installing Traveling Tires_005 1 Traveling tires 2 Wheel mounting plate A Groove 1 2 Removing In...

Page 50: ...Before loading or unloading stop the truck or trailer on a level surface in a safe location apply the parking brake stop the engine and then chock the wheels Before loading into a truck or a trailer...

Page 51: ...Adjustment of Groomer Page 6 10 Adjustment of Cutter Adjustment Spring Page 6 11 Adjusting CAM Page 6 12 Back Lapping Page 6 13 Sharpening of Reel Cutter Cutting Cylinder Page 6 15 Replacement of Ree...

Page 52: ...up the engine oil will enter the engine combustion chamber and cause the engine to run improperly After leveling the engine be sure to start the engine in ten minutes to ensure sufficient time for any...

Page 53: ...ng Points_002 Left side A A A B B B 8bq62b 246 Greasing Points_003 1 Differential gear A 8bq62b 247 Greasing Points_004 Reel bearing Before the initial greasing remove the elastic adhesive on the tips...

Page 54: ...n the right and left sides Apply 0 5 g 0 001 lb of grease to outer perimeter of the cam bush pipe according to the maintenance schedule Left side 142EE7E9 Right side 5560B6E5 Handle Main clutch lever...

Page 55: ...043 Lubricating Points_003 Adjustment and Replacement Adjustment of IGCA Independent Grass Catcher Arm Note Depending on the specifications this function may not be available Important When adjusting...

Page 56: ...adjustment of the opposite link rod Adjustment of gap for the grass catcher Important Adjust so that the grass catcher will not overlap with the stay Important Adjust so that the small gap between the...

Page 57: ...come slightly into contact with each other Insert a strip of newspaper into the space between the reel cutter cutting cylinder and the bed knife bottom blade at an angle of 90 degrees Then rotate the...

Page 58: ...ife 18 44 5 Offset 2 5 mm 1 5 0 059 3 0 0 118 K2511000410 1 5 Bed knife18G Standard equipment K2511000440 1 5 Bed knife 18G 47 Offset 5 mm K2511000430 1 5 Bed knife 18G 44 5 Offset 2 5 mm 2 0 0 079 3...

Page 59: ...stment of Front Roller_002 1 Roller adjuster 2 Nut Position the cutting height gauge against the front roller and drum at the edge on the left and right sides of the mower unit Move the front roller u...

Page 60: ...ckly become damaged Set the slide caliper to the required groomer height adjust the tip of the groomer setting screw on the cutting height gauge and then securely lock it with a wing nut 1 4 3 2 A 2qr...

Page 61: ...sen the nuts fixing the right and left groomer adjustment screws lift the groomer and tighten the right and left nuts to raise the front groomer so that it cannot contact the lawn 6 7 8 9 Next time th...

Page 62: ...am bush clockwise to eliminate only the gap distance When you raise the bed knife bottom blade by 0 1 mm 0 004 in turn the left cam bush clockwise 30 degrees Once the adjustment completed tighten the...

Page 63: ...owing items ready Strips of newspaper Abrasive Back lapping powder mixed with oil or gel compound Baroness genuine abrasive Brush 1 2 3 4 zhz6po 002 Back Lapping_001 1 Newspaper 2 Back lapping powder...

Page 64: ...or lapping handle to the lapping bolt of the machine 1 zhz6po 007 Back Lapping_005 1 Lapping bolt Rotate the reel cutter cutting cylinder clockwise reverse rotation when you face the mower unit from t...

Page 65: ...shape conical perform cylindrical grinding to return it to a cylindrical shape For sharpening the reel cutter cutting cylinder contact your dealer or Baroness unless you have a grinding machine Cauti...

Page 66: ...hen the reel cutter cutting cylinder becomes worn and its shape conical or when blade engagement adjustment cannot be performed 2 1 2 3 Replacement of Reel Cutter Cutting Cylinder Caution Both the ree...

Page 67: ...ur gloves Otherwise you may injure your hand or fingers Follow the steps below to replace the bearings and oil seals on the left and right ends of the reel cutter cutting cylinder Important Use 30204J...

Page 68: ...001 1 Bed knife bottom blade 2 Mounting hole A Front face High speed steel tipped blade Replace the bed knife bottom blade before it no longer has a tip 1 2 3 1 3 A 2 d5gd5v 003 Replacement of Bed Kni...

Page 69: ...base COMP 1 5ttm1g 004 Removing The Bed Knife Base_004 1 Bed knife base COMP Installing The Bed Knife Base Caution Both the reel cutter cutting cylinder and the bed knife bottom blade are edged tools...

Page 70: ...The Bed Knife Base_002 1 Bed knife base arm Assy 2 Bolt 3 Spring washer 4 Washer 4 5 6 Tighten the bolt used to install the bed knife base arm Assy and then firmly secure it 1 2 3 kx7caa 003 Installin...

Page 71: ...ed Knife Base_006 1 Reel cutter Cutting cylinder 2 Bed knife bottom blade Adjust the positions of the cam bushes so that both sides cut Adjusting CAM Page 6 12 Note After making adjustments use a mark...

Page 72: ...Removing Installing The Bed Knife Removing The Bed Knife Caution Both the reel cutter cutting cylinder and the bed knife bottom blade are edged tools Handle them carefully since they could cut your h...

Page 73: ...o 001 Installing The Bed Knife_001 1 Bed knife base 2 Bed knife 3 Screw Note When installing the bed knife first tighten the center screw and then tighten from center outwards alternating between left...

Page 74: ...ner element in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule If it is significantly contaminated replace it even if the hours of operation do not exceed the specified time Replace the air cleaner element b...

Page 75: ...il if it is insufficient Securely tighten the oil level gauge Check underneath the machine for oil leakage Storage Long Term Storage Follow the instructions below for long term storage of the machine...

Page 76: ...LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Maintenance Page 6 26 Storage...

Page 77: ...Precautions for Repair Page 7 2 Adjustment and Replacement Page 7 2 Adjustment of Brake Page 7 2 Adjustment of Engine Clutch Section Page 7 2 Repair LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Repair Page 7 1...

Page 78: ...just the brake wire Adjust the brake by use of the brake wire adjusting nut 1 1 nfzln9 008 Adjustment of Brake_001 1 Adjusting nut Make sure that the brake shoe does not touch the brake drum Avoid the...

Page 79: ...wire is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one immediately Important Due to frequent use movement of the lever will become dull play of the inner wire will change and the inner wire will be str...

Page 80: ...h spring will be 63 0 mm 2 48 in when the main clutch lever set to the ON position Loosen the lock nut and adjust the clutch spring total length with the spring adjustment nut Confirm that there is no...

Page 81: ...tenance Schedule Page 8 5 List of Adjusted Values Page 8 7 Troubleshooting Procedures of Aftercut Appearance Page 8 8 Scalping Page 8 8 Angled Mismatch Page 8 8 Overlap Marks Page 8 9 Blade Does Not C...

Page 82: ...ers The table below is for the galvanized or parkerized bolts In case that the strength of internal thread is weak it is not applied Do not use rusty or sand attached screw Otherwise it may cause insu...

Page 83: ...4 26 61 96 7 10 71 38 101 97 61 96 88 51 M6 8 11 81 58 112 17 70 81 97 36 14 18 142 76 183 55 123 91 159 32 M8 23 29 234 53 295 71 203 57 256 68 28 38 285 52 387 49 247 83 336 34 M10 45 57 458 87 581...

Page 84: ...6 12 7 9 71 38 91 77 61 96 79 66 Reel shaft K0185160002 NUT LEFT HANDED P1 5 M16 3 36 367 09 318 64 Reel shaft Groomer model LM56G 1204Z0 GEAR 20 TEETH 36 367 09 318 64 Front roller K6083000042 PIN ST...

Page 85: ...ne and circumference of the muffler cover 2 Replace engine oil 2 Check spark plug 2 Clean spark arrester 2 Clean sediment cup 1 Clean fuel tank filter 1 Check idling speed Every 300 hours or every yea...

Page 86: ...djust engine clutch spring Check brake wire Check electrical wiring Adjust engine clutch gap Check throttle wire Check main clutch wire Cutting section Check blade Reel cutter and Bedknife Check cover...

Page 87: ...lace blades as and when required 1 Consult your local Baroness Dealer for this service 2 Refer to the Engine s Owner s Manual The values for consumables are not guaranteed List of Adjusted Values Cutt...

Page 88: ...ion rolling etc Increasing of cutting height NO NO If the groomer is installed Remove the groomer replace the roller bracket with the L shaped bracket and then bring the front roller closer to the ree...

Page 89: ...ent of cam bush Replacement of cutter pin Replacement of cam bush Replacement of frame Correctly driving in the outer ring Replacement of reel bearing NO YES Do the cam bush and frame rattle YES Clean...

Page 90: ...een applied to the greens Use lapping powder with a grit size of 200 400 Work in sand Is there runout or bending in the reel cutter cutting cylinder shaft Is the frame warped near the mounting locatio...

Page 91: ...cutter cutting cylinder Asymmetrical wear of bed knife bottom blade Surface grinding of bed knife bottom blade Replacement of bed knife bottom blade Distortion of frames Rearrange frames in parallel I...

Page 92: ...LM18GC LM56GC LM66TC Appended Table Page 8 12 Troubleshooting Procedures of Aftercut Appearance...

Page 93: ...Head Office Tel 81 533 84 1390 Fax 81 533 84 1220 1 26 Miyuki cho Toyokawa city Aichi pref 442 8530 JAPAN LM56GC UM USZ 24A 00 S K...

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