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Operator's Manual

CYCLONE

Three Spindle Grooming Mower

Series C70

The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine

MEC70EB

Summary of Contents for C70-230RD

Page 1: ...s Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series C70 Series C70 Series C70 Series C70 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine MEC70EB ...

Page 2: ...ted 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 potent...

Page 3: ...tor s Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series C70 Series C70 Series C70 Series C70 The operator s manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine ...

Page 4: ... 01 Maintenance Safety 21 4 MAINTENANCE 19 3 10 Removing Mower from the Tractor 18 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: ...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 02 Model and Serial Number ID Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and serial number see below Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below a...

Page 6: ...sporting mailing and service call charges 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 replacement parts sho...

Page 7: ...tands 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 safety glasses saf...

Page 8: ...ng 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 Before dismoun...

Page 9: ...nd 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 C70 OPERATOR S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9 ROTOMEC right side left side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 10: ...ty 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 responsible use of the equipment It must always be operated prudently following with...

Page 11: ...hen run over by the rotating blades 15 The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged 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 all...

Page 12: ... 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 the...

Page 13: ...ver rely on the tractor lift system Install blocks or stands under 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 he...

Page 14: ...ment 1 the spindle bearings have been greased 2 The belts for proper tension 3 The oil in the gearbox 4 The driveline cross bearings have been greased 5 No wrappings or foreign objects are around the blades belts or driveline 6 The blades 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 ...

Page 15: ... failure to ensure a secure coupling of the implement to the tractor can cause injury and damage to the implement or tractor To attach the mower to the tractor do the following 1 back the tractor up to 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 bl...

Page 16: ...ne and or the operator Before starting to mow never forget that the operator is responsible for the following 1 safe and correct driving of the tractor and mower 2 To learn 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 m...

Page 17: ...cated 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 Density of grass 4 Type of terrain 5 Grass condition wet or dry Thi...

Page 18: ...he mower and continue for 2 3 minutes This will allow the pulleys to cool and prolong belt life DANGER the mower blades can throw objects tens of meters hundreds of feet which could result in personal or property damage Pick up all rocks and other debris before mowing Enter new areas carefully Cut grass higher at first allowing mower to clear hidden objects CAUTION for emergency reasons learn how ...

Page 19: ... of control Avoid tipping the mower while cutting Watch for holes roots or other hidden objects Do not cut near the edge of a gully ditch or stream bank 3 10 Removing Mower from the Tractor CAUTION disengage tractor PTO Set parking brake Stop engine and remove key from ignition Disconnect mower driveline from tractor PTO shaft Collapse drive line and secure it in place with the storage hook on the...

Page 20: ... FEATURES TABLE 2 CYCLONE C70 TECHNICAL FEATURES TABLE 2 CYCLONE C70 TECHNICAL FEATURES TABLE 2 CYCLONE C70 TECHNICAL FEATURES PTO 1000 rpm available upon request ASAE 4th cat 4 310x100 2 CX 35 135 6 68 70 1405 655 285 280 C70 280RD ASAE 4th cat 4 310x100 2 CX 35 135 6 64 30 1575 480 235 230 C70 230RD Driveline 1 3 8 Wheels Size Belts Type Cutting height mm Blades Blades tip speed m sec Rotor rpm ...

Page 21: ...n 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 and securely fastened 9 Periodically...

Page 22: ...SAE multi purpose type grease for all locations shown Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before using grease gun Use 90 wt or 140 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 Also check blades for damage after hitting an obstruction 3 Clean foreign material from mower deck and belt area Every 8...

Page 23: ...re easily accessible from the top of the deck by simply removing the plastic dust guards 2 Check belt tension14 CYCLONE C70 OPERATOR S MANUAL MAINTENANCE 23 ROTOMEC 14 See section 4 04 Belt Tension Fig 6 Lubrication of caster wheels and wheel yokes Fig 7 Lubrication of the spindle shafts easily accessible from the top of the deck ...

Page 24: ...ost down 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 OPERATOR S MANUAL CYCLONE C70 ROTOMEC 24 MAINTENANCE Ground Fig 8 1 3 5 8 2 4 6 1 grease fitting 2 nut 3 pulley 4 rotor support 5 nut 6 rotor 7 blade 8 blade bolt 10 shaft welded to the rotor...

Page 25: ...lade retaining bolt If these safety precautions are not followed the blade could come off during opera tion and be thrown tens of meters from the mower Sharpening Blades Blade sharpening is extremely important in order to get the best cutting results Sharp blades permit a high quality cut and also reduces HP thus lowering cost To sharpen blades first remove them following the above instructions Pl...

Page 26: ...adjust the tension of the C70 do the following see fig 10 1 remove belt shields Clean foreign material from the mower deck and belt area 2 Loosen the four nuts holding the gearbox support plate to the central plate 3 Loosen the two blocking nuts on the adjustment bolt OPERATOR S MANUAL CYCLONE C70 ROTOMEC 26 MAINTENANCE Fig 9 between 8 10 mm 5 16 3 8 The belt deflection should be Fig 10 1 2 3 1 ad...

Page 27: ...r nuts holding central plate do not remove them 6 Remove front nuts holding central plate 7 Lift the front of the central plate and remove old belts 8 Replace new belts see fig 11 Loop the first belt over the left spindle and around the lower groove of the centre spindle pulley and the lower groove of the gearbox drive pulley The second belt connects the upper grooves of the centre spindle pulley ...

Page 28: ...ended position the ideal minimum overlap of the two halves should be approximately 15 cm 6 see fig 12 If determined that the driveline is too long follow these procedures to adjust the length 1 separate the two driveline halves Connect one half to the tractor PTO and the other half to the mower 2 Raise and lower the mower with the 3 point hitch to find the position where the driveline is shortest ...

Page 29: ...ward and no longer able to pivot This will keep the mower locked in position and minimize the shaking and bouncing during transport which can damage the hitch or frame When raising the mower 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 st...

Page 30: ...place any part on the inside of the gearbox it is important to replace oil seals or gaskets to ensure a tight fit when reassembling To replace the gearbox follow the above instructions in reverse order 5 02 Blade Spindle To remove the blade spindle do the following 1 remove the belts16 2 Remove the safety nut holding the pulley to the spindle shaft see fig 10 Remove the pulley 3 Remove the bolts h...

Page 31: ...g Pack the bearings with grease 4 Carefully lubricate the oil seal and assemble it on the spindle shaft with the lip turned down toward the blade mounting plate 5 Place the bearing over the spindle shaft CYCLONE C70 OPERATOR S MANUAL REPAIR PROCEDURES 31 ROTOMEC 1 grease fitting 2 safety nut 3 pulley 4 spacer 5 oil seal 6 bearing 7 nut 8 rotor support 9 bolt 10 bearing 11 oil seal 12 spindle shaft...

Page 32: ...12 Be sure the grease fitting is in the shaft see fig 13 13 Replace the belts and the belt covers 14 Grease the spindle assembly 5 03 Suggested Spare Parts It is suggested that the following spare parts be kept on hand for the C70 at all times to prevent a minor problem from delaying work 1 set Belts 6 Blade bolts 6 Blades Quantity Description 5 04 Storage After seasonal use it is important to per...

Page 33: ...ss 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 squeai 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 Belt slippage B...

Page 34: ... 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 customer the operator s manual and encourag...

Page 35: ...imited 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 not limited to ...

Page 36: ...rooming Mower Cyclone C70 Cyclone C70 Cyclone C70 Cyclone C70 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 Na...

Page 37: ...ions of warranties either express or implied made by anyone I have been advised 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 De...

Page 38: ...Cut along this line Sender Fold here 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 ...

Page 40: ...ROTOMEC spa Via Molino di Sopra 56 37054 Nogara VR ITALY Tel 39 0442 510400 Fax 39 0442 510038 www rotomec com ...

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