ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER INTRODUCTION The reliability and quality of performance of the DENNIS G-SERIES depends upon some simple care maintenance carried out regularly. This manual has been prepared to allow the user to carry out all such work. It is advisable to read the instructions carefully. Proper care and attention will enable the machine to give a continuous, satisfactory, and reliable service.
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Technical Data..................................3 Important Safety Instructions..............................3 Operating Instructions............................... 4 - 6 Maintenance and Lubrication..............................7 Parts Listings................................P0 – P7 TECHNICAL DATA MODEL G26D G30D G34D A – WIDTH (mm) 1084 B – LENGTH with Grass Box (mm) 1635...
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Machine Description Manufactured with a 26” (66cm), 30” (76cm) or 34” (86cm) cutting width, this range of machines are powered by either a 5.5hp (26” & 30”) or 6.5hp air cooled, single cylinder, four stroke petrol engine. The rear roller and cutter are controlled independently via belt clutches operated from the console on the upper handle bar. (ITEM 5).
TRAINING CAUTION – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WITH CARE. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT AT DENNIS Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Controls FOR THE LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS REF “MACHINE DESCRIPTION” PAGE. ON / OFF SWITCH (ITEM 16) This switch stops the engine and can be used to do so at anytime during the operation of the machine. Ensure it is in the “ON” position before attempting to start the engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION – BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS MACHINE YOU MUST READ AND STUDY THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT. PREPARATION FOR USE Before commencing ensure the turf is free from stones and other obstructions which may damage the cassette unit. •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMENCE CUTTING • Depress the “Deadmans Handle” (Item 15) • Push the “Cylinder Control Lever” (Item 16) forwards. • Push the “Drive Control Lever” (Item 14) forwards. • Set the “Throttle Control Lever” to increase / reduce speed. TO STOP CUTTING •...
General Adjustments SETTING FOR HEIGHT OF CUT Always stop the engine before adjusting the height of cut. Failure to do this may result in serious injury. The length of grass after cutting and the depth of SCARIFICATION / DETHATCHING / BRUSHING, depends on the setting of the front roller in relation to the main frame of the machine.
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General Adjustments SETTING THE CYLINDER The Cylinder can be set either in or out of the machine. To Set: Slacken 2-off lock nuts (Item 1) [19mm spanner] • Rotate nut (Item 2) anti-clockwise to bring the blade • Item 1 Item 2 towards the cylinder.
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Routine Maintenance ENGINE The machines are fitted with a Honda GX160 or GX200 petrol engine. For full specifications please refer to the manufacturers instruction manual included. Area Maintenance First 4 Hours First Month / 20 Hours 6 Months / 100 Hours Engine Oil Check Level ...
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Routine Maintenance CYLINDER CLUTCH Cylinder The Cylinder drive belts are shown in the image opposite. There are clutch special Cotton covered Kevlar cored V belts fitted in pairs and are designed for clutching applications. The cylinder clutch pulley moves into tension the belt via a control cable.
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General Lubrication REAR ROLLER (6-months) The main drive roller is split into three sections incorporating a differential gear system running in an oil bath. The old oil should be drained off and the bath replenished with 1 pint (550ml) of clean oil. (1-month) A grease point is located under the belt guard on the side plate of the machine.
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G34D - DEDICATED - PARTS BOOK SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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19 36 42 MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G34D 229252 ENGINE BED 34" G30D 229251 ENGINE BED 30" G26D 229250 ENGINE BED 26" G34D 229255 TIE BAR 34" G30D 229254 TIE BAR 24"-30" G26D 229253 TIE BAR 26"-27"...
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CHASSIS CONTINUED ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHASSIS/QTY. 194946_REV1 CHAIN CASE SCREW 228024_REV1 1" TUBE BUNG 228072_REV0 NEOPRENE SPONGE (M/CM) 229000_REV1 SUPPORT PLATE 229005_REV2 CABLE STOP 229006_REV2 BELT GUIDE ROLLER 229007_REV2 BELT GUIDE ROLLER PULLEY 229035_REV1 BRAKE BRACKET 229115_REV2 CHAIN CASE STUD 229152_REV1 PIVOT BUSH 229153_REV1...
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MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G34D 229248 LAYSHAFT CUTTER DRIVE 34" G30D 229247 LAYSHAFT CUTTER DRIVE 30" G26D 229245 LAYSHAFT CUTTER DRIVE 26" G34D 229249 LAYSHAFT ROLLER DRIVE 34" G30D 229246 LAYSHAFT ROLLER DRIVE 30" G26D 229244 LAYSHAFT ROLLER DRIVE 26"...
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DRIVE CONTINUED ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DRIVE/QTY. 073445_REV0 KEY 3/16" X 3/16" X 2 1/4" RD END 228001_REV1 TAPERED BUSH 1610 - 3/4" 228002_REV1 TAPERED BUSH 1108 - 3/4" 228003_REV1 TAPERED BUSH 1610 - 25MM 228004_REV1 PULLEY SPZ-71 228005_REV1 PULLEY SPZ-132 228007_REV1 BELT V X10-665 LP...
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WASHER M8 FORM A SP03029_REV0 WASHER M8 SPRING LOCK MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G26D & G30D 229901 ENGINE 5.5 HP HONDA GX160 Q9 TYPE G34D 229902 ENGINE 6.5 HP HONDA GX200 Q9 TYPE P3.01 SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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REAR ROLLER CONTINUED - 800071 CENTER ROLLER INTERNAL DETAIL 22 23 P4.02 SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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HEX SET SCREW M8 X 35 SP03004_REV0 WASHER M8 TOOTHED SP03008_REV0 WASHER M8 FORM A MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G26D 195075 OUTER ROLLER 26" G30D, G34D 195076 OUTER ROLLER 30" & 34" G26D 229537 CENTRE ROLLER 26" G30D 195074 CENTRE ROLLER 30"...
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REAR ROLLER CONTINUED - 800066 & BOM ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 062662_REV1 BEARING 6205-2RS 3 228053_REV1 PIN SPIROL M5 X 45 229003_REV1 DRIVE PULLEY LAND ROLL 229011_REV1 PINION SHAFT 11T 229034_REV2 ROLLER BEARING HOUSING J20052_REV0 BEARING 6204-2RS 3 P4.04 SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G34D 229233 FRONT ROLLER 34" G30D 229232 FRONT ROLLER 30" G26D 229231 FRONT ROLLER 26" G34D 230331 TIE BAR DEDICATED 34" G30D 230595 TIE BAR DEDICATED 30" G26D 229666 TIE BAR DEDICATED 26"...
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WASHER M8 FORM A SP03016_REV0 WASHER M10 FORM C SP07001_REV0 STARLOCK 12MM MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G26D 229587 LOWER HANDLE TUBE 26" G30D 229576 LOWER HANDLE TUBE 30" G34D 229577 LOWER HANDLE TUBE 34" P6.01 SP20038_REV0...
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HANDLE BARS ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CONTROLS/QTY. 228020_REV1 CLEVIS GM5 (5MM) 229167_REV1 CLUTCH SPRING 229582_REV2 CONSOLE COVER G760 / G860 229585_REV1 PIVOT BLOCK 229586_REV1 HARNESS 860 229590_REV1 SAFETY SWITCH BRACKET 229595_REV2 SAFETY LEVER PLUNGER W.A. 229599_REV1 DECAL ENGINE ON / OFF 229600_REV1 DECAL CUTTING CYLINDER 229601_REV1...
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HANDLE THROTTLE KIT ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HANDLE THROTTLE KI/QTY. 230190_REV1 THROTTLE LEVER W.A. 230196_REV1 THROTTLE PLATE 260138_REV1 GROMMET PV270A J20017_REV1 KNOB - RED SP01029_REV0 SHOULDER BOLT 12 X 25 M10 SP01076_REV0 HEX SET SCREW M8 X 16 SP02006_REV0 NUT M8 NYLOC (T) SP02008_REV0 NUT M10 NYLOC (T)
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READY FOR DISPATCH DECAL 229580_REV0 DECAL INSPECTION 229605_REV0 98 Db DECAL B32902_REV1 DECAL DENNIS B32903_REV0 DECAL UNION JACK J20297_REV2 SERIAL NO PLATE (DENNIS) J20362_REV1 DECAL DENNIS SMALL SP01066_REV0 HEX TAPTITE SCREW M8 X 20 SP05001_REV0 RIVET 4.8 X 10 P8.01 SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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GRASSBOX ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 229243_REV1 GRASS BOX 860 MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G26D 229241 GRASSBOX 26" G30D 229242 GRASSBOX 30" G34D 229243 GRASSBOX 34" P9.01 SP20038_REV0 OCTOBER 2017...
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MODEL DIFFERENCES ITEM No MODEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION G34D 229229 SHEAR BLADE 34" G30D 067171 SHEAR BLADE 30" G26D 229652 SHEAR BLADE 26" G34D 230555 CYLINDER 8 BLADE 34" G30D 230566 CYLINDER 8 BLADE 30" G26D 230597 CYLINDER 8 BLADE 26"...
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CYLINDER CONTINUED ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CYLINDER/QTY. 185378_REV1 SCREW 3/8" X 1/2" UNF 185379_REV1 5/8" UNF HEX SCREW 228022_REV3 CLEVIS PIN 228070_REV1 BLACK CAP 229049_REV2 ADJUSTER ROD 229051_REV1 ADJUSTER STOP 229110_REV1 BEARING UCFC205-25 229111_REV1 BEARING UCFC205-25 229112_REV1 BLANK PLATE 229114_REV2 SEAL PROTECTOR 229209-1_REV1...
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DENNIS, Ashbourne Road, Kirk Langley, Derbyshire, DE6 4NJ, England Tel: +44 (0) 1332 824 777 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 824 525 Email: sales@dennisuk.com Email: spares@dennisuk.com A division of Howardson Ltd – a proudly British company www.dennisuk.com Company reg No: 641526 – Vat No GB 345 9918 12...
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