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Front Flail Brushcutter CG431 Tractor 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.
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CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. http://www.canycom.co.jp/ Sales Headquarters TEL +81-(0)943-75-2195 FAX +81-(0)943-75-4396 ■ Authorized Dealer All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction of this material is prohibited.
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Notice to Users and Maintenance Personnel Thank you for purchasing this machine. This manual provides information needed for safe and effective use and maintenace of this machine to those who operate or maintain the machine. Make sure to read and understand the manual thoroughly before operating or servicing the machine.
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Notice to Owner • Be sure that everyone who uses this machine, including those who rent or lease this machine, receives a copy of this Operator's Manual and understands the importance of reading and following the information in this manual. Warning Terms Used in this Manual In this manual, the following four warning terms are used to signal the four levels of hazard (or seriousness of possible accidents).
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Warranty and After-Sales Service Warranty CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. provides you a warranty through Canycom U.S.A. A copy of this warranty is reproduced in the back of the manual. After-Sales Service Consult your local CANYCOM dealer or our company’s sales department regarding service orders or any questions or problems that may arise when using this machine.
• Replace these labels immediately if they have been removed, have fallen off or become illegible. Use part number written on the label or shown in this manual to order a replacement label from your CANYCOM representative. View A View B...
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Safety 1. 3670 5138 001 2. 3683 5026 001 3. 3677 5045 001 4. 5116 5362 000 5. 3677 5043 001 DANGER! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Explosion hazard. Moving fan blades Hot liquids. Burn E l e c t r i c s h o c k Hot surfaces.
Safety Safety Precautions This section contains safety precautions to follow when operating and maintaining the machine. Read and understand the precautions in this section as well as throughout this manual and follow them when operating or maintaining machine. Failure to follow safety precautions could result in property damage, serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
Safety Preparation • Fuel is highly flammable. See Checking and Filling Fuel, page 16, for important safety information on handling fuel. • Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and ear protection when operating or servicing the machine. Proper clothing will minimize the chance of injury.
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Safety • Do not touch the engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns. • Do not operate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not operate the machine when you are tired, ill, or not feeling well.
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Safety • Do not make sudden maneuvers. A sudden start, stop, or turn can make the machine lose control and could cause an overturn. Be especially cautious when traveling on soft or wet ground. • Drive at a safe speed, taking into account the surface gradient, surface conditions and load.
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Safety • Drive straight up or down a slope. Avoid turning on a slope. • Avoid driving machine across a slope. • When going over the top of a slope, go slow; an obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side of the crest. •...
Safety Parking • Park the machine on a flat, level and stable surface. Never park on a slope steeper than 15 degrees. Avoid parking on a slope less than 15 degrees. If parking on a slope less than 15 degrees is unavoidable, apply parking brake and block the tracks at the lower end of the machine.
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Safety • Check all fuel lines on a regular basis for tightness and wear. Tighten or repair them as needed. • Do not touch the engine, muffler, or exhaust pipe while the engine is running or soon after it has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns. •...
Controls and Components Name and Function of Controls Top Cover Left Side Cover Front Cover Fire Extinguisher Upper Hitch Lower Hitch Hydraulics Connectors Lower Hitch Right Side Cover Guide Rail Controls Cover Idler Wheel Step Return Roller Track Roller Sprocket 5116M-0201-010E -10-...
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Controls and Components Normal Model Variable Speed PTO Model 4 5 6 5116M-0201-021E -11-...
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Controls and Components 5116M-0201-030E 1 Throttle Lever ..Throttle Lever is used to control engine speed. 2 Implement Direction ..Implement direction switch changes the rotating direction Switch of implement.
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Controls and Components 12 Automatic Step Levelling . Automatic step levelling switch turns on or off automatic Switch leveling function of step. 13 Manual Step Levelling ..Manual step levelling switch is used to level step manually. Switch 14 Implement Height .
Specifications Product Specifications · Understand the specifications of this product thoroughly before use. Model and Type CG431 Machine Mass kg (lbs) 1590 (3510) Overall Length mm (in) 3465 (136.4) Overall Width mm (in) 1700 (66.9) Overall Height mm (in) 1405 (55.3)
Specifications Model and Type CG431 Main Transmission HST (2 Speed Motor) Steering Twin HST Tranamission Oil Capacity L (US gal) 42 (11.1) Brakes Hydraulic *These specifications are subject to change without notice. Contents of Tool Bag Content Quantitiy Note Operator's Manual...
Operation Preparation Pre-start up Inspection Always perform an inspection before use. Refer to Maintenance Schedule (page 34) for the inspection schedule and procedure. Checking and Filling Fuel • Keep fire and spark away when handling fuel. • Always stop engine before refueling. •...
Operation Unfolding/Folding Step • Hold step firmly when folding or unfolding step. Make certain that hands or fingers are not in the way to be caught by step when folding or unfolding. • Make certain that step is securely locked with stopper in either position. Unfolding Step Hold step firmly and pull stopper knob.
Operation Driving Starting • Always start and run engine in a well ventilated place. • Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings when starting engine. Always unfold step and stand on step when starting engine to avoid accident. •...
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Using this machine under such conditions may result in an accident or cause damage to the machine. If you need to use this machine above that altitude, contact your CANYCOM representative. Make sure parking brake switch is in Parking Brake Switch (Parking)] position.
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Operation Make certain safety switch plug is attached. Tie its string to your body. Safety Switch 5116M-0402-030E Make sure control stick is in neutral position. Control Stick 5116M-0402-040E Move throttle lever slightly toward [ (fast)]. Throttle Lever (Irrust indicates Hay Collector Model) 5116M-0402-051E Turn main switch to [ (preheat)] position.
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Operation Turn main switch to [ (start)] position to start engine. Once engine starts, release key Start immediately; switch will automatically return Aux. Transmission Parking Brake Main Switch Implement Translation Switch Drive Center Right to [ | (on)] position. Horn NOTE Start 1.
Operation Driving • Do not allow bystanders to 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 starts, acceralation, change of speed, change of direction, or stop.
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Operation Move throttle lever toward [ (fast)] (Irrust indicates Hay Collector Model) position to increase engine speed. Throttle Lever 5116M-0402-101E Press implement lift switch [UP] to lift Implement Lift Switch(Up) implement off the ground. 5116M-0402-110E Turn parking brake switch to [RUN]. Parking Brake Switch NOTE Main Switch...
Operation Turning Right Turn Left Turn Twist control stick gradually to a desired direction. Machine turns to the corresponding Control Stick direction. Turning radius can be controled by the amount of twisting. Twisting control stick in the neutral position makes machine spin- Right Turn Left Turn turn on the spot.
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Operation M o v e t h r o t t l e l e v e r t o [ ( s l o w ) ] t o Throttle Lever decrease engine speed. (Irrust indicates Hay Collector Model) 5116M-0402-051E Press implement lift switch [DOWN] to lower Implement Lift Switch (Down)
Operation Working • Never place any part of body under implement when implement is running. See implement's manual for safe use. • Always tie string on safety switch to operator's body so that machine stops when operator falls off machine. •...
Operation • Do not use this machine on an incline steeper than 30 degres. • Always use [ (Slow)] mode when working. • Do not turn on an incline, or machine can tip over. • Do not work on a slippery surface. •...
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Operation Use implement lift switch to adjust the Implement Lift Switch implement height. 5116M-0403-020E Use rotation direction switch to choose the Implement Direction Switch direction of implement rotation. Implement Aux. Transmission Parking Brake Main Switch Direction Switch Drive NOTE Normal •...
Operation Changing PTO Speed (Variable PTO Speed Model Only) On Variable Speed PTO model, the PTO speed can be varied to meet requirements for different implements. • Use only the implements that are specifically designed and certified for this machine. •...
Operation Translating Implement With this translation function, the entire implement can be translated to the right by 500mm at the maximum, allowing working on the edge of ditch or bank. • Always make certain of the safety of your surroundings before translating implement.
Operation Levelling Step Step levelling turns step relative to machine to keep it horizontal and provide stable work platform for the operator. • Under normal condition, keep step levelling to [AUTO]. • Pinch hazard: beware of pinch spots when levelling step manually. Keep fingers or hands away of pinch spots.
Operation Hydraulic Cooling Fan Hydraulic cooling fan automatically reverses at a certain interval to prevent clogging of radiator. It has three operation modes to suite different conditions. • Do not set mode to [1] when working. It may cause overheating. Open top cover and hold it securely with Fan Mode Selector Switch prop (Page 43).
Operation Fire Extinguisher • Read and understand the attached Fire Extinguisher Operator's Manual thoroughly before use. Fire Extinguisher Location Fire extinguisher is attached on the left side of controls cover. 5116M-0404-010E Using Fire Extinguisher Refer to the fire extinguisher operator's manual for its use. -33-...
• Perform a pre-startup inspection (PSI) before each use, a monthly inspection once a month, and a yearly inspection once a year. • Some maintenance procedures described below may require special knowledge or tools and instruments. Contact your CANYCOM representative to perform such procedures. Schedule...
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Maintenance Schedule Item Description Note Compression shall be normal Contact your CANYCOM * this may be skipped if running and exhaust representative for √ Compression condition is normal at idle and under inspection. acceleration. Engine base shall be free of cracks or √...
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Cooling Mounting bolts and nuts on cooling fan, duct, System √ and covers shall not be loose or missing. Charge system is working correctly. Contact your CANYCOM Charge √ representative for System inspection. Battery electrolyte level shall be correct.
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Maintenance Schedule Item Description Note Track adjuster shall work normally when Track √ √ filled with a proper amount of grease. Adjuster There shall not be cracks, deformation, damage, or excessive wear on wear parts. In √ √ case of a possible crack, use flaw detector to Track Frame check.
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Maintenance Schedule Item Description Note Shall be firmly and properly mounted. √ √ When a valve is operated, its corresponding cylinder shall move accordingly. when √ √ Control Valve There shall be no leaks in pipes, hoses, √ √ joints, or seals. Shall be free of cracks, deformation, or √...
Maintenance List of Fluids and Lubricants Item Schedule Grade Cap. Fuel As needed. Diesel Fuel (13.74 US gal) Engine Oil Diesel Engine Oil Fill API rating: CD or better. Inspect daily. Fill as needed. 9.7L SAE rating: 10W-30 Change (10.25US qt) I n i t i a l l y - A f t e r 5 0 h o u r s o f u s e .
List of Consumables and Spares • Use only CANYCOM genuine parts when replacement or repair is required. CANYCOM assumes no liability whatsoever if any problem occurs as a result of using any part that is not a genuine CANYCOM part.
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Maintenance Item Part No. Schedule Qty. Fuel System Fuel Filter Cartridge 36640221500 Every 500 hours. Hoses (Fuel) 51160531000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51160532000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51160533000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51160534000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51160538000 Every 2 years or if defective.
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Maintenance Item Part No. Schedule Qty. Hoses (Drive) 51166142000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51166143000 Every 2 years or if defective. 51166144000 Every 2 years or if defective. Electric System Battery 100E41R 36610502000 If defective. Fuse 10A (Red) 09801001004 If defective.
Maintenance Body Panels • Do not open engine cover while engine is running. • Cut or pinch hazard exists when removing or installing body panels; beware of sharp edges and pinch points. • Make certain to reinstall panels and closing doors after removing or opening for repairs or inspection.
Maintenance Removing Side Covers Pull lower side of side cover to undo lower Side Cover catch. Pull side cover up and away from machine to undo upper catch. 5116M-0504-030E Removing Front Cover Remove side covers on both sides. Front Cover Undo 6 bolts to remove front cover.
Maintenance Engine • Always stop engine and remove key before servicing. • An engine that has been running is very hot. Allow engine to cool before servicing, or severe burns may result. • Keep fire and spark away when handling fuel. Engine Oil •...
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Maintenance Visually check oil level. If it is below lower limit, fill. Lower Limit Upper Limit Visually inspect the condition of oil. If it is dirty or its viscousity is not right, change oil. Install oil level gauge. Close top cover. Level Gauge 5116M-0505-020E Filling...
Maintenance Oil Filter Drain oil. Remove oil filter cartridge with filter wrench. Clean filter base on engine. Oil Filter Cartridge 5116M-0505-050E Prepare new filter cartridge. Coat its oil seal Oil Seal with fresh engine oil. Install cartridge and tighten it fully with hand. Fill oil.
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Maintenance • Maintain sufficient amount of coolant. Insufficient amount of coolant may cause overheating. • Dispose of drained coolant properly. NOTE • Coolant capacity and grade: Page 39. Inspecting Reservoir Tank Park machine on a level surface.Open engine cover. Visually check engine coolant level in reservoir tank.
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Maintenance Remove drain plug to drain coolant. Wash inside radiator with running water. Drain Plug Replace drain plug. 5116M-0505-100E Fill coolant into radiator up to filler. Filler 5116M-0505-110E Change coolant in reservoir tank. Reservoir Tank Run engine for 5 minutes to bleed air. 10.
Maintenance Air Cleaner • Clean air cleaner element everyday. Dirty cleaner element causes difficult starting, reduces engine performance and shortens engine life. • Clean air cleaner element twice a day when working in extremely dusty environment. • Replace cleaner element if damaged. Open top cover and hold it securely in place Lock Air Cleaner Lid...
Maintenance Fan Belt • Adjust fan belt properly. Loose belt slips and reduces cooling airflow and electricity generated by altornator. Slippage also reduces belt life. Inspecting Open top cover and hold it securely in place with prop. Push in the middle of belt to check amount of bending.
Maintenance Fuel System • Stop engine when servicing fuel system. • Keep fire and spark away when handling fuel. • Do not spill fuel. If case fuel is spilt, wipe out immediately. • Dispose of drained fluid properly. Bleeding When air enters into fuel system after it is completely run dry or fuel filter is replaced, it becomes impossible to start engine.
Maintenance Fuel Filter Cartridge Remove controls cover. Fuel Filter Cartridge Remove fuel filter cartridge with oil filter wrench. 5116M-0506-030E Prepare new filter cartridge. Coat its oil seal Oil Seal with fresh fuel. Install cartridge and tighten it fully with hand. Fill fuel and bleed fuel system.
Maintenance Hydraulic System • Stop engine when servicing hydraulic system. • Allow machine to cool off before servicing. Engine is very hot after operation and may pose a burn hazard. • Dispose of drained fluid properly. Hydraulic Fluid • Maintain sufficient amount of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic system. If there is not sufficient amount of fluid, air can enter into circuit, affecting its operation and reducing efficiency.
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Maintenance Oil Level Sight Glass HIGH Recommended Level 5116M-0507-020E Filling Remove filler cap. Fill specified fluid into filler. Filler Cap Check fluid level. Replace filler cap. 5116M-0507-030E Changing Have an appropriate drain pan. Remove right side cover. Remove drain plug to drain fluid. Replace drain plug.
Maintenance Return Filter Element Loosen hose clamp to remove hose. Undo mount bolts to remove return filter from tank. Return Filter 5116M-0507-070E Loosen set screw and turn holder to remove. Replace element with new one. Replace holder. Tighten set sctew. Element NOTE •...
Maintenance Drive Train • Stop engine when servicing drive train. Track • When jacking up machine, hold machine with jack stands securely. Use jack stands with sufficient load rating. • Projection hazard: track adjuster cylinder is highly pressurized. When loosening valve, loosen gradually, or valve can shoot off. Also avoid positioning your body directly against valve or put your head near it.
Maintenance A d j u s t t r a c k s o t h a t t h e g a p b e t w e e n track and roller (A) is between 30mm and 40mm (1.18 and 1.57 in) with roller swing horizontal.
Maintenance NOTE • Fluid capacity and grade: Page 39. Park machine so that drain plug on drive Drain Plug motor is in the lowest position. Have an appropriate drain pan. Remove drain plug to drain lubricant. 5116M-0508-040E Move machine so that drain hole is placed Drain Plug avobe check plug.
Maintenance Grease roller swing pivots (4 places). Swing Pivots 5116M-0508-060E Three-Point Hitch Links and Bearings Grease bearings and links on three-point hitch. 5116M-0510-070E Cylinder Pins G r e a s e p i n s o n t h e e n d s o f h y d r a u l i c cylinder.
Maintenance Adjust rods (F) so that links (E) on both ides are parallel when control stick (D) is vertical. NOTE • Make sure there is no leak from hose joints or elbows. Adjust rods (G) so that links (B) start to move at the same time when control stick (D) is tilted forward and backward.
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Maintenance • Battery fluid (diluted sulfic acid) is corrosive and causes severe burns. Be extremeley cautious when handling battery fluid. If battery fluid is spilt on clothes, immediately rinse with plenty of water. If spilt on skin or in an eye, immediately rinse with plenty of water and promptly consult a physician.
Maintenance Charging Battery • Never charge battery when the fluid level is below [Lower Level]. Charging battery with insufficient fluid may shorten battery life or cause an explosion. • Battery fluid (diluted sulfic acid) is corrosive and causes severe burns. Be extremeley cautious when handling battery fluid.
Maintenance Park machine on a level surface. + Terminal - Terminal Remove right side cover. Remove negative (-) cable from terminal. Remove positive (+) cable from terminal. Remove battery from machine. 5116M-0509-030E Follow instructions in battery charger operator's manual to charge battery. When charge is complete, install battery to machine.
Maintenance Slow-Blow Fuses • If a slow-blow fuse blows, investigate the cause and repair it before replacing. • Always replace a slow^blow fuse with the one of the correct amperage. Open top cover and hold it securely in place Fuse Box with prop.
Maintenance Implement Attaching/Detaching Implement • Park machine on a level surface when attaching or detaching implement. • Do not go under implement. • Always release residual pressure of hydraulic components when detaching implement, or oil under high pressure may leak and penetrate through skin and cause injury upon contact.
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Maintenance Remove link pins and pins. (2 places on both Lever sides.) Fold down lever to unlock. 5116M-0510-100E Lower link to unhook. Drive backwards to remove implement. Joint 5116M-0510-110E -68-...
Maintenance After Use Care • Do not wash engine, control panel, electrical parts, or tank caps with air breather with running water; water may enter inside and cause rust or damage. • Clean machine after use; leaving dirt or foreign objects may cause damage. •...
Maintenance Storage • Fire hazard; do not store machine where there is a possiblity of ignition. • Do not wash engine or control panel with running water; water may enter inside and cause rust or damage. • Clean machine before storage; leaving dirt or foreign objects may cause rust or damage.
Troubleshooting chart below. If the malfunction or abnormal condition is not listed in the chart, or the suggested measure does not solve the problem, consult with your CANYCOM representative. • Some corrective measures listed below require special knowledge and/or equipment.
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Troubleshooting Area Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Measure Ref. Electrical malfunction →Please contact your CANYCOM representative. Engine does not stop Other (other than the →Please contact above). your CANYCOM representative. Bad fuel →Change fuel. Wrong oil (wrong →Change for correct Page 45 viscosity) oil.
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→Clean or replace the Page 50 air cleaner. Excessive fuel Other (other than the →Please contact consumption above). your CANYCOM representative. Clogged air cleaner. →Clean or replace the Page 50 air cleaner. Black smoke comes Other (other than the →Please contact above).
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Control stick is not →Adjust. Page 61 Machine does not run properly adjusted. straight Other (other than the →Please contact above). your CANYCOM representative. Drive Track is derailed. →Reinstall and adjust Page 58 Train track. Roller, sprocket, or →Tighten the loose Machine vibrates idler is loose.
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"Working" to operate Implement does not the machine. If run. problem persists, Implement please contact Drive your CANYCOM representative. Implement vibrates Foreign object is →Untangle. tangled. excessively when it is Other (other than the →Please contact above).
Transporting Hauling Loading and Unloading • Park transporter (truck) on a level ground. Always use chocks to secure wheels. • Do not allow bystandars to come close to machine or transporter when loading or unloading machine. • Use only the loading ramps with sufficient strength (to withstand the combined weight of machine and operator), width (more than 1.2 times the width of track), and length (more than 4 times the height of loading deck of transporter), and have anti-slip ramp surfaces.
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Transporting Height Note: Typical configuration with mower implement (CG431 Mower) shown. 5116M-0701-010E Loading to Transporter Park transporter. Secure wheels with chocks. Place loading ramps. Secure hooks of ramps firmly and flush with loading deck. Lift up implement. Set auxiliary transmission switch to [ (slow)].
Transporting Hoisting • Hoisting may require appropriate training or licence. Consult with your local authority. • Use hoisting sling of sufficient strength. Always use slings of the same length when more than one is used. • Pay attention to the balance and the location of the center of gravity of machine.
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NOISE LEVEL Model Engine Type Type Speed rpm CG431 Kubota V2203 2,800 rpm 98 dB (A) NOISE LEVEL evaluated based on factory standard. VIBRATION Engine Model Rated revolution Steering lever Seat CG431 2,800 rpm 3.0 m/s 3.0 m/s VIBRATION evaluated based on factory standard.
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