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Rotomec CYCLONE C30 Series Operator's Manual

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The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series Series C30 Series Series The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.

  • Page 2: Signal Words

    SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Take note! This safety alert symbol found throughout this manual is used to call your attention to instructions involving your personal safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
  • Page 3 Operator's Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series Series Series Series C30 The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
  • Page 4 INDEX 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.01 - General 1.03 - Model and Serial Number ID 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.01 - Preparation 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 2.03 - Messages and Signs 3 - OPERATION 3.01 - Operational Safety 3.02 - Setup 3.03 - Cutting Height Adjustment 3.04 - Pre-Operational Check 3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor...

  • Page 5: General Information

    1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you and congratulations for having chosen our implement. Your new grooming mower Cyclone 'C30' is a technologically advanced machine constructed of high quality sturdy components that will fulfil your working expectations. Read this manual carefully.
  • Page 6 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' Carefully read the warranty section , detailing coverage and limitations of this warranty. Warranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer complet- ing and forwarding the Warranty Registration Form to the Company, along with a copy of dealer's invoice.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety is the primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortu- nately our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.

  • Page 8: Starting And Stopping

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 2.02 - Starting and Stopping 1. Be sure that no one is near the machine prior to engaging or while the machine is working. 2. Be sure the tractor is in "Neutral" before starting engine. 3. Mower operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions.
  • Page 9 CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL Fig. 2 - Safety decals; replace immediately if damaged. 1. Read the manual carefully. 2. Before maintenance operations, disengage PTO and shut tractor down. 3. 540 rpm PTO only. 4. Keep away from rotating driveline. 5. Keep away, objects can be thrown. 6.

  • Page 10: Operational Safety

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 3 - OPERATION 3 - OPERATION 3 - OPERATION 3 - OPERATION You have purchased a three spindle mower designed especially for the mowing of grassy areas where a highly professional cut is required without wasting time. This mower is perfect for the maintenance of parks, private lawns, industrial parks, airports, hospital grounds, schools, highways, golf courses, sport complexes, etc.
  • Page 11 CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and then being run over by the mower. Accidents are most likely to occur with machines that are loaned or rented to someone who has not read the operator's manual and is not familiar with a rotary mower.
  • Page 12 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' ROPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate! 21. Inspect the entire machine periodically . Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. 22. Use only the driveline supplied with the mower. Do not use it if it is missing any shield or safety protection.

  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL Fig. 4 Side discharge C30 mower, rear mounted. As mentioned above, all our grooming mowers may be either tractor front or rear mounted. To change our mowers from front mount to rear, or vice versa, it can easily be done at our authorised dealerships.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operational Check

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' The cutting height is adjustable from 25 to 100 mm. (1" to 4"). A front anti-scalp roller is also available upon request. This accessory is particularly helpful when cutting over uneven terrain. Fig. 5 The cutting height is adjusted by moving the height adjustment spacers on the wheel...

  • Page 15: Attaching To The Tractor

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL transmission in "Park", shut off the tractor and remove the key before working around hitch, attaching or detaching driveline, making adjustments, servicing or cleaning the machine. 3.05 - Attaching to the Tractor Only use this model implement with tractors in the correct power range .
  • Page 16 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 3.06 - Start Up DANGER: the mower must always be lowered to the ground before starting tractor engine or engaging PTO lever. Lower mower to the ground with the tractor rockshaft control lever. With the engine idling, slowly engage the PTO drive.

  • Page 17: Working Speed

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12. Making sure the proper attire is worn. Avoiding loose fitting clothing which can become entangled. Wearing sturdy, tough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hands, ears and head. Never operate tractor or implements in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. 13.
  • Page 18 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some grass down and prevent it from being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. If this occurs reduce the tractor ground speed but maintain a 540 rpm engine speed. The lower ground speed will permit the grass to at least partially rebound.

  • Page 19: Uneven Terrain

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL Enter new areas carefully. Cut grass higher at first, allowing mower to clear hidden objects. CAUTION: for emergency reasons learn how to stop the tractor and mower quickly. On the Cyclone mowers always disengage the PTO, lock parking brake, stop engine and allow the mower blades to come to a complete stop before dismounting the tractor.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Safety

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 4 - MAINTENANCE 4 - MAINTENANCE 4 - MAINTENANCE 4 - MAINTENANCE DANGER: stop engine, lock parking brake and remove key before performing any service or maintenance. Never rely on the tractor lift system. Install blocks or stands under the mower deck to prevent it from falling.
  • Page 21 CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13. When the machine is not hooked to the tractor, the driveline must be supported by the storage hook to the top link. 14. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications.
  • Page 22 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' Fig. 7 Lubrication of wheel yokes. Every 50 hours: 1. lubricate the three spindles with two or three shots of multi-purpose grease (see fig. 8). The top grease fittings are easily accessible from the top of the deck by simply removing the plastic dust guards.

  • Page 23: Blade Maintenance

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4.03 - Blade Maintenance WARNING: to avoid possible injury always wear proper eye and hand protection when servicing mower blade. Mower's spindle assembly. Fig. 9 Ground 1. grease fitting 7. blade 2. hexagonal nut 8. cup washer 3.
  • Page 24 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' Removing or installing blades If the mower blades need to be removed, do the following: 1. the blade turns in a counter clockwise (CCW) direction when viewed from the bottom of the deck. The cutting edge must be towards the direction of rotation. The lift wing of the blades is closest to the deck and the cutting edge away from it (see fig.

  • Page 25: Belt Tension

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL Place the blade in a vise and sharpen them by using a hand file or grinder. Do not sharpen the blades to a sharp cutting edge. The cutting edge should be between 0.5 to 0.6 mm. ( "...

  • Page 26: Belt Replacement

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 4.05 - Belt Replacement If the belt has been stretched or damaged to the point where the proper tension can not be obtained it must be changed. Fig. 12 1. drive pulley 2. center pulley 3. side pulley 4.
  • Page 27 CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL Carefully read and file away the driveline operator's manual supplied by the manufacturer. The following does not substitute the information found in the driveline manual. Fig. 13 min. 15 cm. (6") MAX. min. 5 cm. (2") MIN.
  • Page 28 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' prolong its life and that of its components. It is advised, not to work at an angle greater than 15 degrees. When the mower is not hooked to the tractor, the driveline must be supported by the storage hook attached to the top link.
  • Page 29 CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 1 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Diameter Class 8.8 Class 10.9 lb.ft lb.ft M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16 M 18 M 20 When using locks, nuts, increase torque values by 5%.

  • Page 30: Repair Procedures

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 - REPAIR PROCEDURES CAUTION: all repair procedures must be done by authorised dealerships. It is not recommended that untrained individuals perform any repair work. The following operations are detailed for qualified personnel only.

  • Page 31: Suggested Spare Parts

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 5.03 - Suggested Spare Parts It is suggested that the following spare parts be kept on hand for the C30 at all times to prevent a minor problem from delaying work. Description Quantity Blades Blade bolts Washers Belts 5.04 - Storage...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: be sure the tractor's engine is off, parking brake is locked, and key is removed before making any adjustments. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cup washer not between Uneven cutting.

  • Page 33: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    CYCLONE 'C30' OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST 7 - PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST To the dealer: inspect the machine thoroughly after assembly to assure it is functioning properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30' 8 - WARRANTY 8 - WARRANTY 8 - WARRANTY 8 - WARRANTY The Company warrants its machine from defects in material and workmanship. The machines are warranted from the invoice date for the following periods. 1. 24 months for private use. 2.

  • Page 35: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity according to Directive 2006/42/EC ROTOMEC spa Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (Verona), Italy declare under our sole responsibility, that the product Grooming Mower...
  • Page 36 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CYCLONE 'C30'...

  • Page 37: Warranty Registration

    I have been instructed on and do understand the application, limitation and capacities this equipment was designed and recommended for, all as described in the operator's manual and literature published by Rotomec. Inspected by: Date: Date: Customer's Signature:...
  • Page 38 Place stamp here ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa ROTOMEC spa Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (VR) ITALY...
  • Page 39 All rights reserved. It is unlawful to copy, reprint or use any of the information or details in this manual without the expressed written permission of ROTOMEC spa, Nogara, (Verona) Italy. Technical infor- mation provided in this manual is approximate, the Company reserves the right to modify or improve the models shown for technical or commercial purposes.

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