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Front Flail Brushcutter CG431 MOWER 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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Always follow the instructions and safety precautions, or serious injury or death could result. • This machine is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use with any other machine may pose hazard.
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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 A 1.
• Operator is responsible for the accidents or hazards caused to other people or to their property. • This machine is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use with any other machine may pose hazard. • Always keep in mind that attention and concentration is required when working with ride-on machines.
This mower is intended for brushcutting. It is intended to be used in combination with the CG431 tractor. Use only the CG431 tractor or any other tractors that are certified specificly for this mower. Use with any other tractor may adversely affect the performance or stability of the machine and can cause damage or accident.
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Safety • To reduce the risk of overturning, pay special attention when encountering an obstacle or a slope, or when braking on a slope or during a turn. See Driving on a Slope on the next page. • Never attempt to drive over large obstacles such as rocks or fallen trees. •...
Safety • Drive forward when cutting. This best prevents the cutting rotor or implement from throwing stones, rocks, or debris. • Pay attention to obstacles. This includes overhead obstacles such as branches of a tree. Servicing • Do not service the machine when the engine is running. If it is absolutely necessary to run the engine while servicing, pay attention to the moving parts;...
Controls and Components Name and Function of Controls Rotor Upper Shield Rotor Shield Rotor Drive Belt Cover Skid Hydraulics Connectors Upper Hitch Point Rotor Indicator Lower Hitch Points 5116M-0201-010E...
Specifications Product Specifications · Understand the specifications of this product thoroughly before use. Model and Type CG431 Mower Machine Mass kg (lbs) 410 (905) Overall Length mm (in) 963 (37.9) Overall Width mm (in) 1700 (66.9) Overall Height mm (in) 972 (38.3)
Operation Preparation Pre-start up Inspection Always perform an inspection before use. Refer to Maintenance Schedule (page 13) for the inspection schedule and procedure. Working • Never place any part of body under implement shield when implement is running. See implement's manual for safety information. •...
Operation • Inspect the work site beforehand; inspect terrain and locate holes, drops, or obstacles. Also inspect overhead obstacles such as branches of a tree. Pay special attention when working near these areas. • Do not use this machine on an incline steeper than 30 degres. •...
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Operation Use implement height lever to set the desired Implement Height Lever implement height. NOTE • Implement height lever sets the height to which implement can be lowered. It is useful when an uniform cutting height is required. 5116M-0403-010E Use implement lift switch to adjust the cutting Implement Lift Switch height.
Operation Push and turn implement switch to [RUN]. Automatic Implement Switch Drive machine forward to cut. Press and turn Implement Switch Stop NOTE • If cutting load is high, reduce traveling speed or cut in stages at different cutting heights. Push to stop 5116M-0402-021E To stop implement, press implement switch;...
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Operation Tilt implement translation switch to [Right] to Implement Translation Switch move implement to the right. Tilt translation switch to [Center] to move it smission Parking Brake Main Switch Implement Translation Switch Drive Center Right back to the original position. Left Right Horn...
• 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 Flails shall be free of crack or damage. Inspecting/Changing: √ √ √ Page 19 Shackles shall be free of crack or damage. Inspecting/Changing: √ √ √ Page 19 Shackle bolts shall be free of crack or Inspecting/Changing: √...
Maintenance List of Fluids and Lubricants Item Schedule Grade Cap. Grease Every 100 hours. Lithium all-purpose grease (NLG No.2 or equivalent) Grease Points 5116M-0502-010US -15-...
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.
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 Cutting System • Stop engine and remove ignition key when servicing. • Allow machine to cool off before servicing. Engine and its ancillaries are very hot after operation and may pose a burn hazard. Flail • Do not go under cutting rotor unit. •...
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Maintenance Inspecting Bolt Open cutting rotor shield and hold it in position firmly. Visually inspect for wear and damage of flails or missing flails. Flail Shackle If flail, shackle or bolt is excessively worn, deformed, damged, or missing, replace it with new one.
Maintenance Cutting Rotor Drive Belt • Adjust belt tension properly. Inproperly tensioned belt may reduce performance and its service life. Inspecting Remove rotor belt cover. Push in the middle of belt to check amount of bending. If it is not correct, adjust. Install rotor belt cover.
Maintenance Greasing • Follow the maintenance schedule to grease up machine. Lack of greasing may result in rust, excessive wear or seizure. NOTE • When using a manual grease gun, pump 5-6 times. When the handle of the gun becomes heavy, stop pumping immediately. •...
Maintenance Rotor Axle (Right) Grease rotor axle (right). 5116M-0510-060E 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 Detach connector on wiring harness. Connector 5116M-0510-120E 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 -24-...
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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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 mower. Hitch Point 5116M-0702-010E Attach hoisting slings to hitch points of mower.
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