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5-Unit Reel Mower Owner's Operating Manual Serial No. LM2400:10237- "Required reading" Read this manual and the Owner's Manual for the engine before using the machine. Original Instructions Ver.2.3...
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LM2400 Greeting Thank you for purchasing the Baroness product. This manual describes the proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your product. We hope you will use the product safely, and take advantage of its best performance. Keeping the Owner's Operating Manual Keep this Manual in the box on the left side of the fuel tank.
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The operator is responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Maintenance should only be performed by a certified specialist. If you have any questions concerning maintenance or genuine parts, please contact your local Baroness dealer or Kyoeisha. When making inquiries about the product, please specify the product's model designation and serial number.
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When replacing parts, be sure to use genuine Baroness parts or parts designated by Kyoeisha. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by the use of parts from other companies. Prior to use, carefully read the following manuals to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation.
LM2400 Safety Failure to adequately follow these safety Never allow children or people unfamiliar precautions may cause an accident resulting in with these instructions to use or service the injury or death. machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the...
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LM2400 Safety Add fuel before starting the engine. Never Never operate across the face of the remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel slope, unless the machine is designed for while the engine is running or when the this purpose.
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LM2400 Safety Slow down and use caution when making To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. silencer/muffler, battery compartment fuel storage area, cutting unit and drives free of Stop the blades rotating before crossing grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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LM2400 Safety Make sure that parts such as wires are not touching each other and that their covers have not come off. Use care when checking the cylinders/reels and bed knives. Wear gloves and use caution when servicing them. Be careful during adjustment of the...
LM2400 Disposal Recycle and Waste Disposal About Recycle Recycling battery etc. is recommended for environmental conservation and economical use of resources. It may be required by local laws. About the Waste disposal Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
LM2400 Product Overview Specifications Specifications Model LM2400 Total length 119.29 in 303 cm During 125.20 in 318 cm operation Total width Dimensions During 88.98 in 226 cm transport Steering wheel 52.36 in 133 cm Total height ROPS 77.17 in 196 cm...
LM2400 Product Overview Sound pressure level Names of Each Section Sound pressure level This machine was confirmed to have a continuous A-weighted sound pressure level of 88 dB by measuring identical machines in accordance with the procedure specified in ISO5395-1:2013.
LM2400 Product Overview Specification Decal Brake pedal Seat (For Europe) Hood The Specification decal indicates the CE Muffler marking, model , and weight, etc. Mower unit #3 Mower unit #5 Mower unit #1 Mower unit #4 Parking brake lock lever...
If they are damaged, become dirty, or peel off, replace them with new ones. Part numbers for decals that need to be replaced are listed in the parts catalog. Order them from a Baroness dealer or Kyoeisha. 2z2dxu-001 Battery capacity decal_001...
LM2400 Product Overview Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals 6iul4h-026 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals_004 6iul4h-027 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals_005 6iul4h-147 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals_001 6iul4h-096 Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals_006...
LM2400 Product Overview Description of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals LM2400-0918Z0 Decal for operation 2 Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual. Warning Apply the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and then leave the machine.
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LM2400 Product Overview K4205001560 Decal, read Owner's manual Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual. qigqnx-017 K4205001530 Decal, caution to rotating object Warning Watch for rotating parts - Keep your hands away from the belts while the engine is running. qigqnx-012...
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LM2400 Product Overview LOW SULFUR OR K4209001330 ULTRA LOW SULFUR Decal, diesel instructions DI ESEL FUEL ONLY Use low sulfur or ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel only. K4209001330 qigqnx-076 Page 3-10 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Inspection Before Use Cleaning of Radiator Cover Be sure to perform an inspection before you Important start using the machine so that you will be able An unclean radiator cover may cause to take advantage of its optimum performance overheating or damage to the engine.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Radiator Coolant Inspection of Radiator Inspection of Coolant Make sure that there is no damage to the Caution radiator. Do not touch the radiator or coolant during Make sure that the radiator is not engine operation or immediately after the contaminated.
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LM2400 Handling Instructions If no coolant is in the reserve tank, follow Coolant Supply the steps below to fill the tank with clean water (soft water). Caution Open the radiator cap, and then supply Do not touch the radiator or coolant (soft...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Oil cooler Hydraulic Oil Inspection of Oil Cooler Inspection of Hydraulic Oil Make sure that there is no damage to the The oil gauge is on the side of the hydraulic oil cooler. tank. Make sure that the oil cooler is not Lower the mower units and maintain that contaminated.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Catch clip Center cover Open the tank cap and pour hydraulic oil from the fill port until the oil level reaches the middle of the oil gauge on the hydraulic tank. pd9d4r-007 Inspection of Air Cleaner_001 Air cleaner element...
LM2400 Handling Instructions U P P E R L E V E L L O W E R L E V E L 48yhlu-006 pd9d4r-007 Cleaning of Air Cleaner_001 Inspection of Battery_001 Air cleaner element UPPER LEVEL Clip LOWER LEVEL...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Belt UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL Inspection of Belt Tire Warning Inspection of Tires The engine must be stopped when the belt is Check the pneumatic pressure of the tires. inspected. Make sure that there are no cracks, damage or abnormal wear.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Engine Oil Supply of Engine Oil Inspection of Engine Oil For details on handling the engine, please refer to the Owner’s Manual for the engine. For details on handling the engine, please Important refer to the Owner’s Manual for the engine.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Fuel Inspection of Fuel Quantity With the machine on a level surface, observe the fuel gauge in the operation panel to check the fuel level. F U E L 2e4emp-001 Fuel Supply_001 Fuel gauge Refuel up to the middle (marked in red) of the F U E L fuel gauge.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Close the fuel filter cock. Water Separator Close the fuel cock of water separator. Inspection of Water Separator For details on handling the engine, please refer to the Engine's Owner's Manual. Important Water contamination in the fuel may decrease...
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LM2400 Handling Instructions Open the fuel cock of water separator. v1spa6-005 v1spa6-005 Cleaning of Water Separator_001 Draining of Water Separator_003 Fuel cock Fuel cock Air-bleeding plug Air-bleeding plug ON (Open) ON (Open) OFF (Close) OFF (Close) Remove the retaining ring and then remove The key is turned to the "ON"...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Open the fuel cock of water separator. Oil Leakage Inspection of Oil Leakage Caution When performing maintenance on the hydraulic system, lower the mower units. After approximately 50 hours of operation, some tightened portions may be loosened and oil and grease may leak.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Tightening torques Important Refer to the Tightening Torque table. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening, etc. Standard tightening torques Bolts and Nuts Important A number of bolts are used in each part of this machine.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Principal tightening torques Tightening Torque by Model LM2400 Tighten the following bolts and nuts at the torque specified in the table. For thread locking adhesive, apply a middle strength thread locker (ThreeBond 1322 or equivalent anaerobic sealant).
LM2400 Handling Instructions Adjustment of Seat Adjustment Before Operating Use the seat adjustment lever to adjust the Adjustment of Steering Wheel seat back and forth. Adjust the position according to the operator's Warning body size. Since it is dangerous, do not adjust the The adjustment lever is located beneath the steering wheel while traveling.
LM2400 Handling Instructions 2f8equ-002 2f8equ-003 Adjustment of Blade Engagement_001 Adjustment of Blade Engagement_002 Reel rotation/stop switching lever Cutter adjustment nut Rotate Spring Stop Pipe with cutter adjusting screw Adjustment of Cutting Height With the cutter adjustment nut, adjust the engagement between the reel cutter (cutting...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Use the cutting height gauge to Adjustment of Reel Cover determine the position, then tighten cutting height adjustment nut B securely. Note: Depending on the specifications, this function may not be available. The angle of the reel cover can be adjusted.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Adjustment of CR Brush Important Starter operation must take 15 seconds or Note: less. Depending on the specifications, this function If the engine still does not start, stop using the may not be available. battery for 30 to 60 seconds to avoid Caution exhausting the battery.
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LM2400 Handling Instructions Depress the brake pedal and move the Make sure that the glow plug is generating parking brake lock lever forward to lock the heat and the thermo-start lamp is turned on. brake. After the thermo-start lamp turns off, immediately set the ignition key to the "START"...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Warning Mechanisms Procedure to Stop Engine Set the traveling pedal to the neutral Caution position. When the buzzer (intermittent tone) sounds, Depress the brake pedal and move the be sure to stop operation since the engine is parking brake lock lever forward to lock the overheated.
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LM2400 Handling Instructions Decal, mower unit up/down lever It illustrates Up/Down of the mower unit. 1. Down 2. Up 6n6oux-041 STOP Decal, key switch It illustrates the position of the key switch. 1. OFF 2. ON 3. GLOW 4. START...
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LM2400 Handling Instructions Decal, slight lift switch Note: Depending on the specifications, this function may not be available. It illustrates ON/OFF of the slight lift function. 1. ON 2. OFF 6n6oux-043 Decal, light switch Note: Depending on the specifications, this function may not be available.
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LM2400 Handling Instructions K4209001200 Decal, brake It illustrates the locking position for the parking brake. 6n6oux-092 K4203001580 Decal, lapping switch It illustrates ON/OFF change-over of backlapping operation. 1. ON (backlapping rotation) 2. OFF (cutting rotation) 6n6oux-093 Page 4-26 Operation of Each Section...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Note: Light Switch The factory default engine rpm (maximum) is set to 3,100 rpm. Caution The lights provide auxiliary lighting. Do not travel or operate the machine at night or under poor visibility. Note: Depending on the specifications, this function may not be available.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Note: Mower Unit Up/Down Lever Even if the reel rotation switch is set to the "Rotate" position, the reel cutter (cutting Caution cylinder) stops rotating when the mower unit up/down lever is moved to the neutral position Before raising or lowering the mower units, or the mower units are raised.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Slight Lift Function Note: Depending on the specifications, this function may not be available. Caution When the mower lock levers (latches) are engaged, do not operate the mower unit up/ down lever. hchkd1-002 When the reel rotation switch is shifted to the Mower Lock Lever (Latch)_001 "Rotate"...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Reel Reverse Switch Reel Rotation/Stop Switching Lever Caution Caution Do not switch the reel reverse switch to the Before operating the reel rotation/stop "ON" or "OFF" position while the reel cutter switching lever, be sure to shift the reel (cutting cylinder) is rotating.
LM2400 Handling Instructions yo3h9x-007 r6e5n8-002 Traveling Pedal_001 Parking Brake Lock Lever_001 Traveling pedal Parking brake lock lever Forward Hood Backward Caution Brake Pedal Do not open the hood in strong winds. The brake pedal is located in the left foot area.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Lift up the hood. Remove two bolts located on the rear of the seat. i5jb7e-010 ljffir-001 Hood_002 When closing the hood, do the operation Underseat Cover_001 slowly. Bolt Insert the washer, then the pin. Bring the seat to the backmost position.
LM2400 Handling Instructions Instruments Instruments on the Operation Panel uknn6v-001 Hour Meter_001 1/10 digit Hour digits Water Temperature Gauge The water temperature gauge is located in the operation panel. This instrument indicates the water temperature inside the engine. If the water temperature gauge indicates a level close to "H"...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Fuel Gauge Thermo-start Lamp The fuel gauge is located in the operation The thermo-start lamp is the middle pilot lamp panel. located in the operation panel. This instrument indicates the quantity of fuel When the ignition key is set to the "GLOW"...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Overheat Warning Buzzer Brake pedal Slowly depress the traveling pedal. If the water temperature inside the engine exceeds 105 degrees Celsius, a buzzer will The machine starts traveling. sound. (intermittent tone) Towing the Machine Remove the load from the engine, idle the...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Rear side Cutting Work Cutting Operation Warning Do NOT start to move or stop the machine abruptly. To do so is very dangerous. In addition, it may damage the hydraulic system or result in oil leakage. gay3t1-021...
LM2400 Handling Instructions Release the mower lock levers (latches) for mower units #4 and #5. Shift the mower unit up/down lever to the "DOWN" position to lower the mower units. Set the reel rotation switch to the "Rotate" position to rotate the reel cutters (cutting cylinders) for all mower units.
Use tools appropriate for each maintenance operation. Important For the safe and best performance of your machine, use Baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Please note that our product warranty may be void if you use non-genuine parts for replacement or accessories.
LM2400 Maintenance Jacking up the machine Jack-up Points Front right frame About the Jacking up the machine Front left frame Rear frame Warning Pivot When replacing a tire or beginning any other Front right frame maintenance or repairs, be sure to chock the wheels to prevent the machine from moving.
LM2400 Maintenance Pivot Greasing Points There are two locations. Grease nipples are installed in the following locations. Add grease every 50 hours of operation. rwyt62-061 Jack-up Points_005 Greasing About Greasing Since there may be adhesion or damage due to lack of grease on moving parts, they must be greased.
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LM2400 Maintenance Pedal shaft fulcrum Mower units #2/#3 There are two locations. 8bq62b-176 8bq62b-173 Greasing Points_005 Mower unit fulcrum Greasing Points_002 Lift arm fulcrum There is one greasing point on each mower There is one greasing point on the lift arm unit.
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LM2400 Maintenance Housing Rear roller There is one greasing point on the housing There is one greasing point each on the left of each mower unit. and right of each mower unit. Hydraulic motor housing (#10237-) 8bq62b-180 Greasing Points_010 Pivot 8bq62b-179 There are three locations.
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LM2400 Maintenance Rear right wheel #2 and #3 cylinder shafts Apply lubricant to the round end of the cylinder (one point each on the left and right). 8bq62b-183 Greasing Points_013 Cylinder shaft 8bq62b-210 #1 cylinder shaft Greasing Points_016 There is one greasing point on the cylinder #4 and #5 cylinder shafts shaft.
Do not perform back lapping with any other persons. Have the following items ready: Strips of newspaper, Abrasive [Back lapping powder mixed with oil; or gel compound (Baroness genuine abrasive)], Brush. 8bq62b-212 Greasing Points_019 Maintenance Work Back Lapping of Reel Cutter (Cutting...
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LM2400 Maintenance Open the hood, and then set the reel reverse Shift only the reel rotation/stop switching switch to the "ON" position. levers of the hydraulic motors in the mower units to be used for back lapping to the "Rotate" position.
Set the reel reverse switch to the "OFF" For sharpening the reel cutter (cutting position. cylinder), contact your dealer or Baroness. If the outer diameter of the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) after sharpening is more than the usage limit, the reel cutter (cutting cylinder) can be sharpened.
LM2400 Maintenance Note: High-speed-steel-tipped blade The outer diameter of the reel cutter (cutting Replace the bed knife (bottom blade) before it cylinder) shaft is 25.4 mm (1.00 in). no longer has a tip. d5gd5v-001 Replacement of Bed Knife (Bottom Blade)_001...
LM2400 Maintenance Adjustment of Belt Tension Important Tighten the bolts in the tightening order Warning (diagonally). Be sure to stop the engine before adjusting For installing the front tires, reverse the the belts. removing procedure. Rear Tire Important Follow the steps below to remove the rear...
LM2400 Maintenance Adjustment of Parking Brake Adjustment of Brake Danger Danger Danger Danger If the brake wire is cut, the machine will be If the brake wire is cut, the machine will be unable to stop. This would be extremely unable to stop.
LM2400 Maintenance Rotate the traction adjusting cam slowly Danger Danger until all wheels stop. Find the position where all wheels stop It would be extremely dangerous and may and lock the traction adjusting cam with result in an unexpected accident if the left and the lock nut.
LM2400 Maintenance Change of Coolant LLC concentration Freezing temperature (volume %) Caution Down to -10 °C (14 °F) 20 % Down to -15 °C (5 °F) 30 % Do not touch the radiator or coolant during Down to -20 °C (-4 °F)
LM2400 Maintenance Remove the reserve tank. Important When replacing the hydraulic oil filter, be sure to drain the oil into a container and discard it in accordance with local laws and regulations. Important If the hydraulic oil emulsifies or if it becomes even slightly less transparent, change the oil immediately.
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LM2400 Maintenance Install the intake hose joint fitting. Change of Hydraulic Suction Filter Caution Be careful with hot oil, which could cause burns if it contacts your skin. Important When replacing the hydraulic oil filter, be sure to drain the oil into a container and discard it in accordance with local laws and regulations.
LM2400 Maintenance Follow the steps below to pour new oil. Change of Hydraulic Oil The hydraulic tank capacity is approximately 35.0 dm (35.0 L). Caution Release the catch clip and open the When you change the hydraulic oil, be sure to center cover.
LM2400 Maintenance Check underneath the machine for oil Follow the steps below to remove the old leakage. engine oil. Start and run the engine to warm up the Change of Air Cleaner engine oil. A contaminated air cleaner element may cause Stop the engine on a level place.
LM2400 Maintenance Make sure that there is no oil leakage at the Change of Engine Oil Filter sealing surface of the filter cartridge. Check the engine oil level. Caution If it is low, supply engine oil until it reaches Be careful with hot oil, which could cause the specified level.
LM2400 Maintenance Change of Fuse O-ring Element Fuse Box Retaining ring Warning Clean the inside of the cup with light oil. Before performing maintenance on the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the Important negative terminal of the battery. When installed, be careful that it is not contaminated with dirt or dust.
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