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Original Instructions 

(in English)

5321 5311 003

Ride-on Brushcutter 

CMX 253/ CM252

Operator's Manual

Read this manual completely before operating or maintaining this machine.  
Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or death.   
Keep this manual for future reference by you and by all those who operate 
and maintain this machine.

5341 5311 000

Summary of Contents for CMX 253

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Read this manual completely before operating or maintaining this machine Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious injury or death Keep this manual for future refe...

Page 2: ...zed Dealer 90 1 Fukumasu Yoshii machi Ukiha shi Fukuoka Japan 839 1396 Sales Headquarters International TEL 81 0 943 75 2195 FAX 81 0 943 75 4396 All rights reserved Unauthorized use or reproduction o...

Page 3: ...t followed Read and understand this manual and safety labels on machine thoroughly before using this machine Always follow the instructions and safety precautions or serious injury or death could resu...

Page 4: ...o the machine if the user does not follow the procedures or the instructions Indicates important information which needs particular attention In this manual the following four warning terms are used t...

Page 5: ...ees this product based on the terms of warranty Warranty Consult your local CANYCOM dealer or our company s sales department regarding service orders or any questions or problems that may arise when u...

Page 6: ...omponents 11 Name and Function of Controls 11 3 Specifications 15 Product Specifications 15 Contents of Tool Bag 16 4 Operation 17 Preparation 17 Pre start up Inspection 17 Checking and Filling Fuel 1...

Page 7: ...ting Deck Joint 35 Cutting 37 5 Maintenance 42 Maintenance Schedule 42 Engine 42 Chassis 43 List of Fluids and Lubricants 46 Greasing Points 47 Greasing Points CMX253 47 Greasing Points CM252 48 List...

Page 8: ...ST Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid 62 Drive Belt 64 Parking Brake 65 Cutting System 66 Cutting Blades 66 Cutting Rotary Drive Belt and Cutting Rotary Brake 67 Electrical System 70 Battery 70 Circuit Br...

Page 9: ...cate signed after you have received and fully understood the instructions for handling this machine and received the receipt Appendix Operator s Manual for the Engine Be sure to read and understand it...

Page 10: ...ow the instructions and precautions in them Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Keep the labels clean and legible Do not use solvents or gasoline to...

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Page 12: ...and cutting rotary clutch in OFF position This is to prevent unintended movement of machine or cutting blade when starting engine Start Interlock Mechanism Engine stops if operator is not seated while...

Page 13: ...the machine Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate or service the machine Do not let anyone under 18 years of age to operate this machine Local regulations may restrict the m...

Page 14: ...se clothing or jewelry all of which may get tangled in moving parts Do not operate the machine barefoot or with open sandals Prepare beforehand the working rules and procedures such as signaling and t...

Page 15: ...surface travel slowly and exercise caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control Never operate on ice Always make certain that there is no obstacle or a person behind the machine...

Page 16: ...e that you feel like you could tip over Do not operate the machine near the edge of a cliff an overhang or a slide area Pay special attention after heavy rain or earthquake Do not make sudden maneuver...

Page 17: ...e engine stalls or loses traction during a climb and cannot make it to the top of the slope do not try to turn the machine around Carefully back down slowly straight down the slope Drive straight up o...

Page 18: ...vel and stable surface Never park on a slope steeper than 10 degrees Avoid parking on a slope less than 10 degrees If parking on a slope less than 10 degrees is absolutely unavoidable apply the parkin...

Page 19: ...high pressure Use paper or cardboard not your hands to search for leaks Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury Check all fuel...

Page 20: ...ear Lamp CMX253 Only Rear Tire Engine Hood Plastic Bottle Holder Side Cover Right Guide Wheel Guide Wheel Rear Bumper Lower Rear Cover Forward Fuel Filler Cap Cutting Blade Shield Left Tool Box Under...

Page 21: ...Controls and Components 12 2 5341M 0201 020E 13 15 12 5 6 7 8 9 1 19 2 11 10 3 4 16 18 17 14...

Page 22: ...on 5 Brake Pedal Brake pedal is used to stop machine When brake pedal is depressed drive lever returns to neutral position and brake is engaged On the right lever model this lever is on the right hand...

Page 23: ...of fuel in fuel tank 15 Hour Meter Hour meter indicates the cumulative total operating time of the machine in 0 1 hour increments 16 Cutting Deck Retractor This switch retracts cutting deck to the tr...

Page 24: ...S 18 4 25 0 Maximum Torque N m kgf m rpm 53 6 5 47 Starter System Electric Fuel Automotive Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Consumption g kW h g PS h 378 280 Fuel Tank Capacity L 20 Ignition Contactless Magneto...

Page 25: ...l Brakes Internally Expanding Cutting System Cutting Width mm 1234 Cutting Height mm 0 120 Blade Type Stepped Straight Knife X 2 Number of Blades 2 Blade Drive Train Shaft Drive These specifications a...

Page 26: ...Inspection Preparation Always perform an inspection before use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule page 42 for the inspection schedule and procedure Checking and Filling Fuel 1 Check fuel gauge If fuel...

Page 27: ...r substitute cutting blades After adjusting steering wheel try moving steering wheel back and forth and up and down to make sure it is securely locked in its position Adjusting Steering Wheel 1 Pull u...

Page 28: ...d NOTE 5332M 0401 130E Hole 4 Adjust steering wheel height in prefered position Line up holes on steering shafts and insert pin Move steering wheel up and down to check if the steering wheel is fixed...

Page 29: ...ked in its position Adjusting Seating Position 5332M 0401 060E Seat Suspension Stiffness Adjust Lever Adjusting Stiffness 1 Move seat suspension stiffness adjust lever to adjust desired seat stiffness...

Page 30: ...the seat NOTE Adjusting Height Front Part 1 Pull up seat and push safety pin toward inside to hold seat lift up 2 Adjust seat switch bracket in the highest position If the seat height is not high eno...

Page 31: ...olts fixing forward pedal with drive pedal 2 Adjust the pedal forward into the desired position and fix with bolts Drive pedal can be adjusted in 3 positions and angle Driving Always start and run eng...

Page 32: ...emperature ranges Using this machine under such conditions may result in an accident or cause damage to machine In the winter or cold climate warm up engine thoroughly before driving machine A cold en...

Page 33: ...utch Lever 2 Make sure cutting rotary clutch lever is in OFF position Safety feature engine cannot be started unless cutting rotary clutch lever is in OFF position 5332M 0402 030E Auxiliary Transmissi...

Page 34: ...main switch 8 Turn key to start position to start engine Release key immediately after engine starts Key automatically returns to ON position 9 Run engine without load for about 5 minutes to warm up...

Page 35: ...come near machine when driving Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before driving start slow Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before turning Do not make sudden...

Page 36: ...e the throttle lever toward fast position to increase engine speed See Specifications page 15 for the speed range in either gear position NOTE 5332M 0402 120E Brake Pedal 4 Depress brake pedal to rele...

Page 37: ...sition of drive lever NOTE 5332M 0402 150E Steering Wheel 6 Turn steering wheel to turn Do not make a sudden stop Operator may be thrown off or machine may skid or tip over Always park on a firm level...

Page 38: ...32M 0402 040E Drive Lever Nutral Position 1 Gradually return drive lever to nutral position to slow down 2 Release hand off drive lever When Driving with Drive Lever 5332M 0402 120E Brake Pedal 3 Depr...

Page 39: ...odes Shifting gears while machine is in motion can damage transmission Use 2WD mode under normal condition Pay attention to the minimum turning radius in AWD mode In AWD mode minimum turning radius is...

Page 40: ...tial lock lever Operating differential lock lever while machine is in motion can damage differential Keep differential lock in OFF position under normal running condition Differential may be damaged D...

Page 41: ...ark machine on a slope less than 10 degrees make certain to apply parking brake firmly and block wheels with chocks Apply brake and remove key when parking Do not park near combustibles 5332M 0402 200...

Page 42: ...al and pull brake lock lever to lock brake pedal in depressed position 5332M 0402 030E Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever L H N 4 Move auxiliary transmission shift lever to N neutral position Main Swi...

Page 43: ...5341M 0403 020E 2 When Cutting Deck Retractor Switch is lit the height of cutting deck can be adjusted with Cutting Height Knob Cutting Height Range 0mm 120mm Cutting Height indicated in the Indocator...

Page 44: ...ther position may cause damages 1 Tilt Cutting Deck Slide Switch right to move cutting deck to the right 2 Tilt Cutting Deck Slide Switch left to move cutting deck to the left Release Cutting Deck Sli...

Page 45: ...ht deck horizontally fully up or fully down and push Deck Joint Fix Lever down to fix right deck to the respective position Right deck can be fixed at horizontal upper most 30 degrees upward and lower...

Page 46: ...machine when cutting Rotating cutting blades can throw stones or debris and cause injuries and damages to nearby people animals crops buildings automobiles etc Pay attention to the safety of surround...

Page 47: ...ne cutting decks are wider than the rest of the machine and they protrude beyond wheel tracks Make sure not to hit decks with obstacles particularly when they are translated to the right Hitting decks...

Page 48: ...ke sure cutting blade shield is in place and closed 5332M 0402 110E Throttle Lever 2 Turn throttle lever to fast position to raise engine speed 3 Move auxiliary transmission shift lever to L low speed...

Page 49: ...seat while cutting blade is rotating NOTE 5332M 0402 130E Drive Pedal 6 Drive machine forward to cut Cutting Height Knob Up Down 5341M 0403 020E 4 Turn cutting height knob to set a desired height When...

Page 50: ...de Moving cutting rotary clutch lever to OFF applies brake on cutting blade to stop 8 Turn cutting height knob to set cutting deck to the highest position Cutting Height Knob Up Down 5341M 0403 020E N...

Page 51: ...in dusty place Change oil First time 20 hours Every 50 afterward Clean spark plugs Every 100 hours Replace fuel strainer Every 200 hours Replace air cleaner element Every 200 hours contact Canycom rep...

Page 52: ...s do not exhibit excessive play and no irregular noise or overheating shall be observed Transmission Irregular noise or overheating shall not be observed when moving forward or backward There shall no...

Page 53: ...ks deformation or corrosion Fastening bolts or nuts shall not be loose or missing Body Panels Shall be free of cracks deformation or corrosion Doors and lids shall open close and lock properly Fasteni...

Page 54: ...y Battery fluid electrolyte shall be of proper level Page 70 Terminals shall be free of looseness or excessive corrosion Head Lamp Tail Lamp 1 Head and tail lamps shall work Lamp lens shall be free of...

Page 55: ...1 4L Transmission Oil Change Initially After 50 hours of use Every 500 hours afterwards Gear Oil API rating GL 4 or 5 SAE rating 80 0 9L Front Axle Oil 1 As needed Gear Oil API rating GL 4 or 5 SAE r...

Page 56: ...y stop pushing When using a pneumatic grease pump charge for two to three seconds Set cutting rotary height to the lowest to grease link pivots NOTE Location Schedule Grade 1 Propeller shaft Every 6 M...

Page 57: ...03 020E Location Schedule Grade 1 Front knuckles Every 6 Months Chassis Grease 2 Cutting rotary link pivots Every 6 Months Chassis Grease 3 Cutting rotary drive shaft Every 6 Months Chassis Grease 4 G...

Page 58: ...e 1 Fuel System Hose Carburator Fuel Pump 263 68006 B3 Every 2 years 1 Hose Fuel Pump Fuel Filter 263 68007 B3 Every 2 years 1 Hose Fuel Filter Fuel Cock 53320316000 Every 2 years 1 Hose Fuel Cock Fue...

Page 59: ...ve 2 V Belt Cutting Rotary 08521600037 Every 50 hours or when defective 2 Brake Lining Cutting Rotary 53104301000 Replace if worn or defective 2 Wire Cutting Rotary Clutch 53322408000 Replace if defec...

Page 60: ...edges and pinch points Make certain to reinstall panels after removing for repairs or inspection Front Cover 5332M 0401 040E Latch Front Cover 1 Pull top side of front cover to unlock latch 5332M 0401...

Page 61: ...ixing head lamp unit to remove head lamp unit Grommet 5332M 0509 060E 5 Insert projections at the bottom of head lamp unit into holes of grommet on bumper and install adversely 5332M 0401 140E Front C...

Page 62: ...ngine Hood 1 Pull lever and open engine hood Lower Rear Cover 5332M 0505 040E Rear Cover 1 Remove 4 bolts 2 Remove lower rear cover Step 1 Remove 3 bolts fixing step 2 Remove step 3 Remove step on the...

Page 63: ...lifting seat If seat is not in the rear most position slide lever may interfere with step preventing seat to be lifted to the holding position Make sure cutting blade shield is securely locked in the...

Page 64: ...tomatically Flipping up shield 5341M 0505 040E Lock Lever 5341M 0505 010E Right Shield Fixed Plate 5341M 0505 030E Opening shield to the side 1 Squeeze lock lever as shown A 2 Keep lock lever squeezed...

Page 65: ...hat has been running is very hot Allow engine to cool before servicing or severe burns may result Keep fire and spark away when servicing Make certain to fill engine with correct grade of oil to the s...

Page 66: ...Filling 1 Open engine hood 2 Remove oil filler cap 3 Fill specified amount of correct oil into filler 4 Check oil level Make sure oil level is between upper and lower limits 5 Put oil filler cap back...

Page 67: ...ent if damaged Oil Filter Cartridge 1 Open engine hood 2 Follow the instructions in Operator s Manual for the engine to change oil filter cartridge 3 Close engine hood 5332M 0506 050E Oil Filter Cartr...

Page 68: ...Conductor in the cable may be severed or damaged If a spark plug is damaged replace it with a new one 5332M 0506 070E Spark Plug Cap On both sides 1 Open engine hood 2 Follow the instructions in Opera...

Page 69: ...ires to the specified pressure Under or over inflation causes uneven wear or other damages to tires Dispose of drained oil properly Tire Size Pressure KPa kgf cm2 CMX253 CM252 Front Wheel AGR 4 00 7 2...

Page 70: ...Transmission Oil Oil to use and capacity Page 46 NOTE 5332M 0507 040E Drain Plug Check Bolt 1 Park machine on a level ground 2 Have an appropriate oil drain pan 3 Remove transmission oil drain plug to...

Page 71: ...step HST Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid To obtain correct reading check HST fluid level before starting or wait until HST fluid cools off sufficiently Hot HST fluid expands in volume and does not pro...

Page 72: ...limits on dipstick 4 Reinstall filler cap back in place and screw it securely 5 Close engine hood Filling 4 Wipe dip stick with clean cloth Reinstall filler cap and screw it fully 5 Unscrew and remove...

Page 73: ...Belt Spring 1 Open engine hood 2 Check V belt tension Push V belt by finger and check that deflection at center point A is in the range of 10 to 20 mm If it is out of this range adjust with adjust nu...

Page 74: ...s not work even the brake pedal is locked the brake shoe is worn out Please contact your CANYCOM representative for replacement Always keep brake adjusted for maximum performance Improperly adjusted b...

Page 75: ...Damage due to vibration may occur When a foreign object is tangled with the blade immediately stop the engine and remove the foreign object Damage due to vibration may occur Inspecting Wear Limit 5341...

Page 76: ...y wear Wear Limit See page 66 NOTE Never place any part of body under cutting blade shield when cutting blade is rotating Cutting Rotary Drive Belt and Cutting Rotary Brake Do not allow bystanders to...

Page 77: ...nd rear bumper 2 Turn cutting rotary clutch lever to ON 3 Inspect the condition of V belt to be free of damages or wear Replace if damaged o r w o r n C o n t a c t y o u r C A N Y C O M representativ...

Page 78: ...contact with pulley or turn buckle is too tight ti jiggle re adjust 12 Turn cutting rotary clutch lever to ON and OFF about 5 times and repeat the checks 4 and the following Re adjust if necessary 13...

Page 79: ...e with plenty of water and promptly consult a physician Explosion hazard Keep open flame or spark away from battery Hydrogen gas generated during charging is extremely explosive Never fill battery flu...

Page 80: ...5332M 0509 010E Battery UPPER LOWER 1 Park machine on level ground 2 Remove front cover 3 Visually inspect that battery fluid level is between UPPER level and LOWER level lines 4 If fluid level is nea...

Page 81: ...ttery from machine 3 Follow instructions in battery charger user s manual to charge battery 4 When battery is fully charged install battery back in place 5 Install front cover back in palce Charging C...

Page 82: ...4 Install fuse case cap 5 Close engine hood 5341M 0509 020E Reset Button Circuit breaker protects mower deck slide mechanism Check this breaker when slide mechanism does not work NOTE Replacing Main...

Page 83: ...t bulb 4 Install socket 5 Install head lamp and front cover Light Bulbs When light bulb is burnt out replace it with a new bulb When replacing always use a bulb of the correct rating Wrong bulb may ca...

Page 84: ...es overheating resulting in damages to the machine Do not wash engine or control panel with running water water may enter inside and cause rust or damage Always clean cutting blades and blade pins aft...

Page 85: ...noperable due to freezing After Cold Weather Use Fire hazard clean machine of cut grass and similar material after use Cut grass that is accumulated on the machine can catch fire 1 Clean machine wash...

Page 86: ...machine Inspect fill and charge battery 10 Cover machine with protective water proof covering after machine is cooled off Do not wash engine or control panel with running water water may enter inside...

Page 87: ...ge 17 Excessive fuel in the engine Wait a while and try starting again Battery capacity is insufficient Add battery fluid Charge battery Replace battery Page 70 Page 70 Battery cable is disconnected C...

Page 88: ...OM representative Engine overheats Insufficient amount of engine oil Fill oil Page 56 Rotating screen or cooling fins are clogged or blocked Clean Excessive fuel consumption Clogged air cleaner Clean...

Page 89: ...above Please contact your CANYCOM representative Machine does not turn smoothly Tires are not properly inflated Adjust tire pressure Page 60 Other other than the above Please contact your CANYCOM repr...

Page 90: ...mal vibration occurs when cutting blade is rotated Cutting blade is damaged or lost Replace cutting blades Page 66 Foreign object is caught by cutting blade Remove or clean foreign object Other other...

Page 91: ...eight is too low Raise cutting height Machine turns too fast Turn slowly Work site has undulations Raise cutting height Cutting blade knives or stay is bent Replace Cutter load is too high Engine spee...

Page 92: ...f loading deck of transporter and have anti slip ramp surfaces Secure the hooks of loading ramps firmly and flush with loading deck Move slowly forward when loading onto and move slowly backward when...

Page 93: ...f gravitiy and the balance of machine when hoisting 2 Place loading ramps Secure hooks oframps firmly and flush with loading deck 3 Shift auxiliary transmission shift lever to Low and drive machine sl...

Page 94: ...EL evaluated based on factory standard NOISE LEVEL Model Engine Rated revolution Vibration Mower Blade Clutch Steering wheel top Steering wheel bottom Seat CMX253 CM252 3000 rpm ON 22 m s2 20 m s2 2 5...

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