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- Page 1 Operator's Manual CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE CYCLONE Three Spindle Grooming Mower Series C50 Series C50 Series C50 Series C50 The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine. MEC50EB...
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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 C50 Series C50 Series C50 Series C50 The operator's manual is a technical service guide and must always accompany the machine.
- Page 4 INDEX 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.01 - General 1.02 - 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...
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Page 5: General Information
Attached to the frame is an ID plate showing the model and serial number. Record your implement model and serial number in the space provided below. Your dealer needs this information to give you prompt, efficient service when you order parts. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... - Page 6 This limited warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The cost of normal maintenance or repairs for accidents or improper use, and related labour will be borne by the owner. See chapter 8 - Warranty. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
6. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. 7. Ensure mower is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition. 8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... -
Page 8: Starting And Stopping
6. Allow no riders on tractor or mower. 7. Allow moving parts to stop before repair. 8. Securely support mower before working underneath. Additional warning and operating decals are available at no extra charge. Please specify model and serial number when ordering. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... - Page 9 4. Keep away from rotating driveline. 5. Keep away, objects can be thrown. 6. Never allow passengers. 7. Keep away from rotating blades. 8. Keep away from rotating belts. 9. Keep away from raised mower. left side right side SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
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Page 10: Operational Safety
2. Do not operate the tractor and mower when you are tired, sick or when using medication. 3. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least several meters from a rotary mower. Only properly trained people should operate this machine. The model C50-210RD is available only in the rear discharge version. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... - Page 11 20. Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimise tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes. A version with PTO at 1000 rpm is available upon request. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
- Page 12 He must also fill out the Pre-delivery checklist prior to delivering the mower. Fig. 3 Rear discharge C50 mower, front mounted. See chapter 4 - Maintenance. See chapter 7 - Pre-delivery Checklist. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
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Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment
Placing spacers between the wheel arm and the wheel yoke raises the cutting height by the size of the spacer. Removing the spacers, lowers it by the same height (see fig. 5). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... -
Page 14: Pre-Operational Check
8. The tractor, to ensure correct direction of PTO and rpm speed. 9. All safety shields and guards are in place and tightly attached. 10. No people or animals are in the work area. On model C50-210RD the anti-scalp roller is standard equipment. See table 1, page 29. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... -
Page 15: Attaching To The Tractor
Push the yoke onto the PTO shaft as far as it will go. Release the pin and pull back slowly until the pin clicks in place. Repeat this operation on the implement end. See table 2, page 29. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... - Page 16 9. Checking to see, if front weights need to be added to the tractor in order to maintain balance. A special version with PTO at 1000 rpm is available upon request. See section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance. See section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
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Page 17: Working Speed
The mulching kit is an option available for the rear discharge mowers. This kit, containing 3 multilevel cutting edge blades and add-ons containment baffling which bolts to the underside of the mower deck, mulches and pulverizes grass and leaves. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... -
Page 18: Operating Techniques
If cut is still not satisfactory, cut the area twice. See Sharpening Blades in section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance. A version with PTO at 1000 rpm is available upon request. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... - Page 19 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, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
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Page 20: Uneven Terrain
Disconnect mower driveline from tractor PTO shaft. Collapse drive- line and secure it in place with the storage hook on the mower three point. Disconnect three point linkage and carefully drive tractor away from mower. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... -
Page 21: Maintenance Safety
12. Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires. 13. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... - Page 22 Fig. 8 - Lubrication of caster wheels and wheel yokes. Hourly: 1. check the condition of mower blades for nicks or dull edges. Sharpen if necessary. Refer to table 1 - Torque Specifications, for head identification marking. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
- Page 23 9). The top grease fittings are easily accessible from the top of the deck by simply removing the plastic dust guards. 2. Check belt tension See section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance. See table 1, page 31. See section 4.04 - Belt Tension. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
- Page 24 HP requirements thus keeping cost down, proper blade maintenance is important. Blades must be kept sharp, at their original length and corner maintained. A blade must be replaced if, due to wear or damage, its original shape has been distorted. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
- Page 25 Sharpening Blades Blade sharpening is extremely important in order to get the best cutting results. Sharp blades permit a high quality cut and also reduces HP thus lowering cost. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
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Page 26: Belt Tension
This will draw the gearbox support plate to the rear, thus tightening the belts. 5. Tighten the two blocking nuts on the adjustment bolt. 6. Retighten the four nuts holding the gearbox support to the central plate. 7. Reinstall the belt shields. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... -
Page 27: Belt Replacement
This will draw the gearbox support plate to the rear, thus tightening the belts. 12. Tighten the two blocking nuts on the adjustment bolt. 13. Retighten the four nuts holding the gearbox support to the central plate and replace the belt shields. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... - Page 28 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. 15 min. 15 cm. (6") MAX. min. 5 cm. (2") MIN. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
- Page 29 When raising the mower be sure the PTO driveline does not hit either the mower or the tractor. During transport the mower should not be lifted over 35-40 cm. (14"-16") from the ground. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
- Page 30 5. Beware of traffic on public roads. Install a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign when travelling on roads or streets. 6. Reduce ground speed when turning and take care that the mower does not strike obstacles such as trees, fences or buildings. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION...
- Page 31 C50-150SD 3210 86.00 25 - 125 2 SPBX 4-250x80 ASAE 3 cat. C50-180SD 2605 85.00 25 - 125 2 SPBX 4-250x80 ASAE 3 cat. PTO 1000 rpm, available upon request. PTO 1000 rpm, available upon request. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
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Page 32: Repair Procedures
4. Unbolt the bolts holding the rotor support to the mower deck. 5. If necessary remove and replace the bearings from the rotor using presses or extractors. See section 4.05 - Belt Replacement. See section 4.05 - Belt Replacement. See section 4.03 - Blade Maintenance. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... -
Page 33: Suggested Spare Parts
4. Loosen the belts if the mower is to be stored for an extended length of time. 5. Cover the mower from the elements in order to have it in perfect conditions for the start of the next season. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Dull blades. Sharpen blade. See sharpening blades section. Blades worn down, preventing Change blades. overlap. Ground speed too low. Cut grass windrows. Increase ground speed. Tractor rpm too slow. Increase tractor rpm, check engine and PTO speeds. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... -
Page 35: Pre-Delivery Checklist
IMPORTANT: warranty is not valid unless Delivery and Warranty Registration Form in operator's manual is completed in detail and mailed to the Company. Model Number: __________ Serial Number: __________ Delivery Date: __________ Dealer's Signature: __________ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC... -
Page 36: Warranty
All obligations of the Company under this limited warranty shall be terminated if original parts of this machine have been modified or altered in any way, the machine has been repaired by unauthorised dealers, or when unauthorised spare parts have been used. ROTOMEC GENERAL INFORMATION... - Page 37 CYCLONE 'C50' OPERATOR'S MANUAL The Company reserves the right to modify or update machines without the obligation of modifying or updating previously sold machines. Venue: any judgements will be decided by the Verona Court. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROTOMEC...
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Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 Place stamp here ROTOMEC spa Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (VR) ITALY...
- Page 43 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.
- Page 44 ROTOMEC Via Molino di Sopra, 56 37054 Nogara (VR) - ITALY Tel: +39.0442.510400 Fax: +39.0442.510038 www.rotomec.com...
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