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Owner's operating manual Hammer Knife Mower Required reading Read this manual and the owner's manual for the engine before using the machine. Original lnstructions Ver.1.2 Serial No.10101-...
WARNING Warning for Safety 11-2. Precautions as to Operation on a steep slope CAUTION Purpose 12. Precautions as to maintenance CAUTION Safe Operating Practices 12-1. Precautions as to maintenance DANGER Location of labels 12-2. Prevention of damage due to high-pressure oil WARNING WARNING CAUTION...
Greeting Warning for Safety Thank you very much for purchasing the BARONESS HAMMER KNIFE MOWER Warning labels with the mark have been attached to this machine. The labels indicate HMC156E/HMC172E. This handling manual explains the method of correct use, adjustment and inspection the items which are particularly important from the safety point of view, so please work of the HAMMER KNIFE MOWER.
Purpose 2. Preparation This machine is intended for cutting grass. Do not use this machine in any way other Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved than its intended purpose, and do not modify the machine.
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3. Operation Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key in the following conditions: before refuelling; Do note operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the fumes can collect.
4. Maintenance and Storage Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments Disengage drives on level ground, lower the atattachments, set parking brake, stop with the engine running.
Location of labels ○ □ *Decals are indicated with for warning and for instruction.
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Warning and Instruction Decal List ○ □ *Decals are indicated with for warning and for instruction. K4205001950 K4205001570 K4209001030 Decal, caution exhaust gas Decal, danger hammer knife Decal, overheat alarm buzzer WARNING DANGER When overheated - Read the Pay attention to the exhaust gas - Pay attention to the flying object - Owner's Operating Manual.
1. Precautions as to use ○ □ *Decals are indicated with for warning and for instruction. 1-1. Preparation before use of machine WARNING K4209001060 Auto Decal, step control changeover Be sure to check and maintain the machine before and after use. switch The protective cover and other protective parts are provided to prevent users Manual...
2. Safety operation 2-4. Fire prevention C A U T I O N Blades rotate at high speed in the mowing machine under severe conditions such Do not operate the machine with mown grass, dust, etc. accumulated in the as vibration, slope, and dust. Operation conditions are subject to the place of use, cover, V-belt or around the engine or the transmission, otherwise fire or other existence of obstacles, condition of grass, etc.
3. Part names 2-8. When lending the machine to others CAUTION When lending the machine to others, an unexpected accident may occur because they have no knowledge about the safety precautions and handling method shown in the operation manual. Hand over the operation manual and tell them to read it carefully before using the machine, explaining the handling method well.
4. Features 5. Specifications This energy-saving type large mowing machine with a diesel engine is HMC156E HMC172E manufactured for professional use especially for slope land operation. The mowing 3,000mm Total length width is 154 or 170 cm, and the maximum output is 26.5 kW. The machine is ideal...
6-3. Hydraulic oil change C A U T I O N HMC172E Change the hydraulic oil one year or 500 hours later, whichever comes earlier. Sound Pressure Level Change the filter when the hydraulic oil is changed. When the hydraulic oil is emulsified or its transparency is lost even slightly, This machine was confirmed to have a continuous A-weighted sound pressure change it instantly.
-12- 6-4. Battery Supply of Battery Fluid For details on handling the battery, please refer to the separate Battery Instruction Inspection of Battery Manual. For details on handling the battery, please refer to the separate Battery Instruction Manual. DANGER Be careful not to let your skin, eyes or clothes, etc., come into contact with battery DANGER fluid (electrolyte) or accidentally swallow the fluid.
6-5. Lubrication of friction surface of each part Operation lever and neutral positioning [8 places] Supply oil constantly to the inlet/outlet of the wire and the joint of each part to prevent rusting. Supply grease to the grease nipple every 50 hours. Crawler [26 places] Both sides of knife shaft assy.
-14- 8-2. Engine start . operation method 7. Tightening each part Shift the throttle lever to High rotation. Bolts are used for each part. After initial use of the machine, the bolts and nuts may Check the indicators and preheating. get loose.
9. Machine operation 9-3.Traveling lever The traveling lever is at the center 9-1. Machine operation Mowing height CAUTION of the rear section of the machine. adjustment Mowing height switch Push it forward to move the machine Check that the operating condition of each part especially the safety of the side forward, and pull it back to your side High brake, traveling lever and mower unit before operating the machine.
-16- 9-5. Working speed How to fold back the step (driving position → stored position) The working speed is hydraulic variable within the range of 0 - 6.5 km/h for forward Driving position Stored position operation and 0 - 4.5 km/h for backward operation. Adjust the speed appropriately Magnet catch with the traveling lever according to the condition of the geography and grass.
10-1. Use of both sides of knife 9-7. Traveling on the public roads and the limit of crew Both sides of the knife are sharpened. When one side is worn, remove the pair of This machine is not allowed to travel on the public roads. Carry this machine on the knives, and attach them reversely.
-18- 10-4. Standard time for knife replacement 10-6. As for the protection cover Operation with a worn knife not only prevents efficient operation but also leads to When checking the knife shaft assy, it is easy to work with raising the protection loss of balance.
In regard to the anti-scattering chains 11-2. Precautions as to operation on a steep slope WARNING Adjust the height of protection cover with the attached rings and shackles. If you Be sure to observe the following matters when using the machine on a steep slope operate the machine without adjusting the height of cover, the chains are dragged of 20 degrees and above.
-20- 12. Precautions as to maintenance 12-3. (JIS No.2 diesel oil) DANGER Precautions as to fuel handling Be sure to provide an appropriate support so that the machine will be secured completely when the machine is to CAUTION Use of fire is prohibited strictly during fuel supply. be lifted during operation.
Maintenance schedule C A U T I O N 14. Belt adjustment Use the appropriate tools for the purpose of maintenance etc. 14-1. Knife Refer to the diesel engine operation manual for the method of handling the engine. Remove the knife shaft cover and adjust the tension of the belt put on the B3 Inspection, adjustment, replenishment and cleaning V-pulley 30150 and knife shaft V-pulley by using the tension pulley adjusting Replacement...
15-2. Installation . removal of crawler 15. Crawler When removing the crawler, loosen the M14 bolt (width across flats: 22) on the 15-1. Crawler tension grease cylinder, remove the grease, return the front roller to the original position, Adjust the crawler tension by supplying grease to the grease cylinder. Make lift the crawler that is to be removed above the ground, and then remove the adjustment so that the crawler tension will be the same on both sides.
-24- 16-1. Adjustment of neutral position of piston pump Loosen the mounting bolts of the neutral lever mounting bases for the pump on both sides to keep the bolts loose. Return the side brake lever to unlock the traveling lever. Start the engine, and move the neutral lever mounting bases for the pump by Traveling lever using a stick, etc.
16-3. Confirmation after adjustment Refer to the diesel engine operation manual for the method of handling the engine. After the above-mentioned adjustment, confirm the following: Stop the engine and move the respective levers to check for interference. CAUTION Check that the machine is in the neutral position and will not move even if the engine is in the full-throttle state.
-26- 19. Attaching/detaching the mower unit 18-2. Jacking up When jacking up the machine with hydraulic jacks, apply jacks to the jacking-up points on the following drawing. CAUTION Be sure to install and remove the mower unit in a flat horizontal place. Stop the engine unless it is necessary to move the attachment mounting base up and down or Bottom view of Main frame to move the machine forward and backward.
19-2. Installation of the mower unit While engaging the hitch sections, slowly move the machine forward, and raise the attachment mounting base to engage the hitch sections. After confirming that the hitch sections are engaged completely, attach the lock pin and secure it with 6 clip pin. Set the cylinder single-/double-acting changeover switch in the "single-acting"...
-28- 21. Wiring diagram Starter switch connection Glow timer Safety relay 4-pole ON-ON switch 2-pole ON-OFF-ON switch Green and red (AV1.25) Black (AV2) Red (AV2) (M5) Black (AV2) (M4) (M5) White and red (AV2) (M4) (M6) White (AV2) Red and yellow Inclination (AV2) White (AV0.5)
-30- 22-1.Valve module detail SOL B SOL A Name Relief valve Solenoid poppet valve for holding mower portion Needle valve (throttling valve) for adjusting lowering speed Solenoid poppet valve Unload for emergency Wiring No Connection Solenoid poppet valve for cooling fan actuation Solenoid valve for cooling fan rotation changeover Solenoid valve...
23. Troubleshooting 23-1. Engine trouble The engine will not start. As safety mechanism, the engine cannot be Is the knife clutch disengaged? Disengage the knife clutch. (The starter motor does not work.) started when the knife clutch is engaged. Are respective fuses normal? Change fuses.
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-32- The engine starts, but it stops. Is the emergency switch Attach correctly. Check the actuation before each use. (It stops in approx. 5 seconds.) attached correctly? Is the quantity of the engine oil Engine oil specification :API standard Grade CF Supply / replenishment as specified? or above.
23-2. Traveling system trouble The machine will not run Is the quantity of hydraulic oil Supply/replenishment Recommended oil : SHELL TELLUS S3MT46 even if it is operated as specified? Is the V-belt normal? Resetting/replacement Refer to Belt adjustment. Failure of brake release solenoid valve Refer to Hydraulic circuit.
-34- 23-3. Mower unit trouble The mower unit will not rises Is the fuse normal? Replacement of fuse. Fuse (5A・20A・50A) or lowers Are respective connections Reconnection. Refer to the wiring diagram. of wiring normal? Is the mowing height Replacement of switch. adjustment switch normal? Failure of solenoid valve Failure of hydraulic cylinder...
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The mower unit lowers Are respective connections Reconnection. Refer to the wiring diagram. but it does not rise. of wiring normal? Is the mowing height Replacement of switch. adjustment switch normal? Is the inside of mower unit Cleaning Be careful of the knife during cleaning. free of mud? Failure of flow dividing valve (Failure of relief valve)
-36- 23-4. Overheating Is the quantity of cooling The volume of water is approx.11L. Overheating occurs frequently. Water supply/replenishment water as specified? Use preservative together. Are the radiation fins of the Exercise care so as not to damage Cleaning radiator free from clogging? the radiation fins during cleaning.
24. Checklist Symbol of judgment ..: Normal ; : Adjustment/correction ; : Repair/replacement Model Machine No. Operating time Performance date Operating time Performance date Operating time Performance date Operating time Performance date Operating time Performance date Memo Item Judgment...
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1-26, Miyuki-cho, Toyokawa, Tel : (0533)84-1390 Head Office Aichi-Pref. 442-8530 Japan. Fax : (0533)89-3623 HMC156E-UM--GBZ/12H-00-S.K...
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